Kinds of

Photography
 Photojournalism
• Shots maintain the integrity of the
original scene. No alteration should be
done. The strong images engage the
viewer on the news story. This is used in
newspaper, magazines and books.
PHOTOJOURNALISM IS….

•RELEVANT
•TIMELY
•OBJECTIVE
•NARRATIVE
•AESTHETICALLY INTERESTING
 DIFFERENT FIELDS IN
JOURNALISM
• GENERAL NEWS
• SPOT OR BREAKING NEWS
• DOCUMENTARY PHOTOJOURNALISM
• SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
• PORTRAIT PHOTOJOURNALISM
 Documentary Photography
• It tells story with the photographs. The
difference with photojournalism is
documentary photographs are for
historical documents of a political or
social era.
 Action Photography
• The subject is an object in motion or
action. Examples are pictures of a
basketball player jumping, a plane
during take-off, a running tiger
 INNOVATORS OF ACTION
PHOTOGRAPHY
• GEORGE WILLIAM BELDAM (1868-1937)
• EADWARD MUYBRIDGE (1830-1904)
 Macrophotography
• It describe the field of photography in
which picture is taken at a close range.
The subjects may be insect, flower, a
texture of a woven cloth, or any object
where close-up photography reveals
interesting details.
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 Microphotography
• Microphotography uses specialized
cameras and microscope to capture
image of extremely small subject. Most
application of microphotography are
best suited for the scientific world. For
example microphotography is used in
disciplines as diverse as astronomy
biology and medicine.
 Glamour Photography
• Glamour photography seeks to capture
its subject in suggestive poses that
emphasize curves and shadows. As the
name implies, the goal of glamour
photography is to depict the model in a
glamorous light. Consequently, many
glamour shots carry mysterious and
playful tones.
 Aerial Photography
• An aerial photographer specializes in
taking photos from the air. Photos may be
used for surveying or construction, to
captures birds or weather on film or for
military purposes. Aerial photographers
have used planes, ultra lights, parachutes,
balloons and remote controlled aircraft to
take pictures from the air.
  Underwater Photography
• Underwater photography is usually
employed by scuba divers or snorkelers.
However, the cost of scuba diving
coupled with often expensive and
unwieldy underwater photography
equipment, makes this one
 Portraiture
• Portraiture is one of the oldest type of
photography. Whether the subject is
your family or your pet, the goal of
portraiture is to capture the personality
of the subject of or group of subject on
film.
Low-key
Butterfly
lighting
 Window-
light
portraiture
  Wedding Photography
• Wedding photography is a blend of
different types of photography. Although
the wedding album is a documentary of
the wedding day, wedding photos can be
retouched and edited to produce a
variety of effects. In addition, a wedding
photographer must have portrait and
glamour photographer skills.
  Advertising Photography
• The need for unique and eye
catching advertising copy means the
photographer may work with
multiple types of photography,
including macrophotography and
glamour photography skills.
 Travel Photography
• Travel photography may span several
categories of photography, including
advertising, documentary or vernacular
photography that depicts a particularly
local or historical flavor. A travel
photographer can capture the feel of
location with both landscapes and
portraiture.