There are many different areas of photography based on the subject. Here are a few different types of photography:
Nature photography Nature photography
captures images of the blessings and beauty of nature. This includes landscape photography that shows off the beauty of a place and its forms such as deserts, mountains, and even waterfalls. Also involves wildlife photography taking pictures of animals and their habitats. This type of photography will require adaptation to nature and knowledge of animals. It can be dangerous if you don’t know how to react or treat the animals and roam the wilderness and mountains.
Underwater photography
Underwater photography may be a separate type but is still related to nature photography. It focuses on the attraction and splendor of marine life and underwater wonders. Interesting underwater subjects are fish, corals and other scary creatures such as sharks.
Travel photography
This is a type that displays images of places, beautiful sights, and even people. It captures the culture of a place and its customs and traditions. This is mostly seen in brochures and its main purpose is to promote the location to tourists.
Action photography
Shoots activities that involve action such as sports, adventure activities, and daring actions. It is very important in this type of photography that the photographer can anticipate when is the best time to take a picture, must be willing to take risks in this pursuit and must react quickly to take the picture.
Documentary
photography This type of photography is about taking pictures that will become a part of history. It captures the relevant time period and its political or social status and events. It can also include photojournalism, where journalists are not allowed to make any adjustments to images so as not to alter the actual image of an event or scene and thus present nothing but facts.
Fashion photography Fashion photography
deals with taking pictures of models while emphasizing on clothes and accessories. This can also be attributed to celebrity photography because celebrities are the optimal fashion determinants.
Glamor photography
Glamor photography is concerned with transforming a model or subject into its most attractive and glamorous appearance. It can also be related to portrait photography whose purpose is to capture the main image and personality of the subject.
Candid photography
The type in which the subject is spontaneous and sometimes unconscious.
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