Modern Styles of Photography (Part 2)
Published: 15.09.2020
The variety of styles provides an opportunity to discover your unique genre of photography. A brief overview of the main styles will help you find your way in photography.
Holiday photo
Holiday photos - a niche that can includeportrait photographylandscape photography, food photography, night photography, and more.
This style is usually used to create images and still lifes of iconic holidays: Christmas and New Year, Easter, Halloween, etc.
Such photos are characterized by authenticity and images of happy people.
Family photo
Such photos are often ordered by families for personal use, to hang them in the family home. They capture the relationships between parents, children, siblings, and sometimes even extended family members.
Family gatherings, weddings, and other family events are the perfect opportunity to practice photography.
Commercial useFamily photosmust appear genuine and real. Similar to candid photography, these images showcase the connection and tender moments that were captured by the photographer, or simulated in a staged photoshoot.
The main thing is that the hired models either must be a real family, or be able to convey family closeness. Otherwise, you will end up with a series of photos with awkward models pretending to be a family.
Wedding photography
Wedding photography includes photos of the engagement, pre-wedding preparations, shots taken during the ceremony or reception on the most important day. It also includes photos from the honeymoon. Wedding photography is one of the largest categories of commercial photography, and many photographers specialize in this service.
There are two main approaches to wedding photography: traditional or photojournalistic. The traditional approach involves posed images that the photographer controls and directs throughout the event. Photojournalism is more editorial in nature, with candid, more natural images taken without much direction.
Depending on the trends in fashion, photographers use innovative or creative methods - blending wedding style with others. For example, usingblack and whiteShooting adds drama.
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Newborn photos
Style is closely related to family photography. It may include parents, but mostly only the child is photographed in a cozy, cute setting.
Read more ideas for shooting newborns at homein our article.
To ensure the safety of the child during the shoot, the photographer creates a special studio space with props and accessories. Babies are often photographed while they are asleep, making it easier to pose them. However, photos taken while they are awake can be just as interesting.
Photos of domestic animals
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To capture moving shots, you will need adjusted camera settings and possibly a special lens with a fixed focal length and wide aperture. More details on pet photography in our article.How to photograph pets.
Landscape photography
The style focuses on trees, deserts, beaches, mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, and all other elements of the natural world. Terrain, weather, changing seasons, and ambient light are aspects of this photographic niche. Wildlife photography often overlaps with this genre. Read interesting ideas for shooting nature.in our article.
Sometimes landscape photographers practice shooting artificial elements or changes in the landscape (such as agricultural lands, gardens, parks, etc.). However, many prefer to focus on photos that show purely natural scenes, devoid of human influence or activity.
Play around with camera settings such as depth of field, shutter speed, and aperture, as well as using different lenses or filters to create various effects in landscape images. Tripods come in handy when it comes to stabilizing the image. Panoramic camera features are often used in landscape photography.
Urban photography
Urban photography is similar to landscape photography. The camera lens captures the outlines of city skylines and different parts of the metropolis. Usually, the images include large areas of the city. Wide-angle lenses are necessary for capturing such shots. Tripods are useful for preventing blurriness caused by camera shake.
Cityscapes- This is a universal genre of photography that can be taken at any time and from different places. Roofs, top floors of skyscrapers, and even waterfronts provide opportunities for interesting shots. Playing with the time of day also allows capturing the cityscape in the magical golden hour.
Street photography
Capturing scenes in public places is the art of street photography. Typically, this style is captured without posing and spontaneously. People are not necessarily the main subject in street photography. Their presence is implied through the composition of the image. Beginners in photography may find it interesting to start practicing this style.Street photography.
A closely related genre to street photography is urban photography, where photographers capture street scenes in urban settings. Portraits and architecture also often play a significant role in these images.
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Indoor photography
For shooting scenes inside a building or any structure, special techniques are used. Sometimes even a minimal flash is used to capture the scene due to limited ambient lighting. ISO, focus, and composition of the frame - all of these are important aspects of interior photography.
Lighting is the most complex aspect of this style. Windows, artificial light sources (such as a flash lamp) complicate the objective perception of the scene. But at the same time, they create unique conditions that change throughout the day. Natural light coming through the windows literally changes the scene every minute.
Photojournalism
Photojournalism is used to tell news stories. It is closely related to many styles, such as street photography. However, photojournalism is unique in that it must adhere to strict ethical standards. The work must be honest, impartial, and tell a visual story that aligns with journalistic principles.
Photojournalism is one of the documentary forms of photography, and the goal of a photojournalist is to capture events as they unfold.
To be continued.
