Photography genres
There are many different genres of photography, including:
- studio
- portrait
- fashion
- landscape
- street photography
- documentary
- wildlife
- macro (close up)
Tips:
Studio photography
Working in a studio gives you most control over lighting and compositionArrangement of different elements within an artwork or design. and you can plan everything in advance. It is still important to experiment with different viewpointThe place or position from which the artwork was created. Examples include eye level, from an elevated position and bird's eye view., angles and moods.
Wildlife photography
Using a tripodA three-legged support that is used to hold a camera steady will help prevent blurry wildlife images of moving or distant animals.
Macro photography
Choosing the right lens and distance from your subject is key for macro (close-up) images.
Landscape photography
With landscape photographs it is important to think carefully about your viewpoint and how wide a composition you want.
Move around to change the relationship between elements in the frame and experiment with different arrangements between foregroundThe part of a composition that appears to be nearest to the viewer, midgroundIn terms of the depth of an image, the midground sits between the foreground and the background and backgroundThe part of a composition that appears to be furthest from the viewer.
Try working at different times of day and in different lighting conditions. Including a focal pointThe feature of an artwork that draws the viewer's attention most. An artist can create this through use of composition, contrast, colour and tone. will help make sure your photos have interest and impact.