Types of Photography

A good and interesting hobby to take up is photography. There are many types of photography. The right type of photo frames can vary depending on the kind of images you want to put in them.

Photography is one of the most interesting and expansive hobbies you can have. Contrary to what many people think, it goes beyond landscape, portraiture and glamour shots. The kind of photography to take up may vary depending on your interests and needs. You should understand what each type covers to figure out which one best suit your interests. Even if you want to explore everything, you will eventually realize you prefer one kind of photography over the other. The following sections give you a rundown of photography practices or techniques.

Photojournalism

Amateurs can venture into photojournalism from to time, but this field is more accommodating to professionals. It is best to get formal training if you want to practice photojournalism. The primary reason for stricter standards or regulations in photojournalism is the influence the photos can have. You have to be sure of your image or shot before publishing it. Both your integrity and the publication's reputation are at stake.

Your images should be factual. You cannot add details or alter the photo because it can jeopardize the truth. People can also misinterpret what you are trying to show if you add anything. You can be at risk of libel, defamation and other legal troubles. People can accuse you of attempting to influence or sway public opinion when people find out you altered the picture. Shooting scenes and people gives you a different kind of authority. How you capture their photos determine how people view the story. You need to capture the exact emotions and events.

Documentary Photography

Documentary photography records and narrates stories using images. Many people confuse this with photojournalism. The main difference between the two is documentary photography is more in-depth. It functions as a historical account of a social or political era. Photojournalism documents specific personalities or events, but not the entire period.

As a documentary photographer, you record accounts of international conflicts or shoot in remote areas where people deal with poverty under a certain regime. You can document any subject, but your topic can vary depending on what your work demands are or what you see as interesting. Whatever you want to put in those photo frames will do so long as you can document the story you prefer.

Action Photography

This is one of the most exciting kinds you will deal with. It can cover many subjects, but action photography primarily covers sports. You have to be on the lookout for good matches and remarkable athletic moves. You need to highlight what is special in that particular point in the match. Did the player make a good shot? Did someone just throw a record-breaking feat? You should learn how to anticipate exciting and historical moments because sports is very unpredictable. Subjects can include players taking off or falling down among others.

Macrophotography

Macrophotography is shooting at extremely close ranges. Previously limited to professional photographers, you can now try this because there are now advanced equipment readily available.