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TYPES OF PHOTOGRAPHY ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY Abstract photography, sometimes called non-objective, experimental or conceptual photography, is a means of depicting a visual image that does not have an immediate association with the object world and that has been created through the use of photograph...

TYPES OF PHOTOGRAPHY ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY Abstract photography, sometimes called non-objective, experimental or conceptual photography, is a means of depicting a visual image that does not have an immediate association with the object world and that has been created through the use of photographic equipment, processes or materials. PROMINENT ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHER Ola Kohlameinen Ola Kolehmainen is a Finnish photographer whose exceptional work could easily fit into the abstract genre as we previously defined. He uses architecture as both a starting point and as his main source of inspiration. Instead of portraying architecture in a direct form, he reveals it as an examination of space, light and color, all of which reflect and question our typical, human way of looking at things. It is intriguing to follow how Ola’s representation of buildings evolved from a direct approach into an artistic vision thanks to his closer examination of structures. Because of his unique perspective, Ola developed a more abstract and independent language that allowed him to distance himself from architecture as it is.  Adventure Photography Adventure photography is a category of photography that focuses on capturing shots in the great outdoors, usually involving extreme sports. Skiing photography, mountain-climbing photography, and kayaking photography all fall under adventure photography. PROMINENT ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHER JIMMY CHIN Jimmy Chin is not just a world-class adventurer, but he is also an accomplished National Geographic photographer, documentary filmmaker and a veteran member of The North Face Athlete Team. He has collaborated with some of the most renowned and progressive explorers and athletes from across the globe and has won countless awards for his work. His recent film, Meru, documents his ascent up Meru Peak (aka the Sharks Fin), a previously unclimbed mountain in the Himalayas in India. Meru won the Audience Award at the Sundance 2015 Film Festival.  Architecture Photography Architecture photography (also referred to as building photography or structure photography) generally means photography that focuses on buildings. It can include shooting building exteriors and interiors, as well as bridges, other structures, and cityscapes. Prominent Architecture Photographer Berenice Abbott Berenice Abbott was an American photographer best known for her New York City photographs of architecture, science interpretations in the 1940s to 1960s. She worked in New York during her architectural photography tenure creating one of the greatest collections of photographs of New York City ever made. ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY Astrophotography records objects in the night sky. Stars, satellites, and planets are no exception. Even black holes, if you have a telescope long enough.  Black and white photography is Black and the act of capturing a scene without colour. Here, you capture White the scene in black and white or convert it during post-processing. This also covers low key Photography monochrome images that use lighting in a minimalist way.  Prominent Black and White Photographer Zhou HanShun Born and raised in Singapore, Zhou is a Photographic Artist and Art Director. After graduating from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Singapore and RMIT University, he went on to make a living as an art director and continues to pursue his passion as a visual storyteller and photographer. He uses photography as a way to explore, investigate, and document the culture and people in the cities he lived in. Candid Photography Candid photography is the act of capturing subjects without their knowledge. This is helpful in event or street photos, where you want to capture reality. You can be sure of unposed subjects, resulting in real scenes and facial expressions. Prominent Candid Photographer Garry Winogrand Winogrand shot from the hip on the sidewalks of New York in the 1960s and 1970s, often capturing strange expressions. CITYSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY A cityscape is a representation of the physical aspects of a city, metropolis or urban area. This is the urban equal of a landscape. They can show a city during the day or at night.  Anthony Gelot Anthony Gelot is a freelance photographer who is commonly known as AG Photographe. He allows us through his fabulous photographs to see Paris and other amazing cities around the world in a new way. Anthony Gelot does not restrict himself to a specific specialty but he focuses more on architectural and cityscape photography. Crystal Ball Photography Crystal ball photography is capturing a scene by using a crystal ball. You can keep them close to your camera, or place them further away towards the edges. Be wary though; the scene will appear upside down.  Documentary Photography Documentary photography is for chronicling events or environments. These types of photography shots tend to be relevant to history and historical events. The images focus on everyday life. PROMINENT DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHER DIANE ARBUS ⧫ Diane Arbus was an American photographer. Arbus worked to normalize marginalized groups and highlight the importance of proper representation of all people. She worked with a wide range of subjects including; strippers, carnival performers, nudists, dwarves, children, mothers, couples, elderly people, and middle-class families.She photographed her subjects in familiar settings: their homes, on the street, in the workplace, in the park. In 1968 she shot documentary photographs of poor sharecroppers in rural South Carolina DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY Drone or aerial photography is the action of photographing from an airborne object. This can include but are not exclusive to helicopters, planes and drones. These images get photographed from up-down. Or they utilize an angle to create abstract or realistic images of the landscape. Tobias Hagg Swedish filmmaker/photographer Tobias Hägg is an aerial artist who has that special eye for capturing unique views of Earth's natural beauty. From the world's most beautiful bus stop to the spiky beauty of evergreens reaching for the heavens, his is the kind of portfolio that induces jaws to drop. EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY Event photography is photographing guests and scenarios at any event or occasion. These include weddings, product releases, parties, carnivals, corporate photography and live concert photography. Family Photography Family photography is the act of photographing a family in portrait situations. The images show the relationship between those you shoot. They can be staged and posed, or candid images to reflect the atmosphere and mood. They are for the family themselves to enjoy. Fashion Photography Fashion photography is the act of photographing displayed clothing and other items. It can happen in studio conditions or at the live catwalk and fashion shows. The images are for editorial or advertisement uses.  Tim Walker Tim Walker has an astounding portfolio. He’s a British photographer who’s known for his imaginative pictures. He has worked with almost every famous publication and fashion house you can think of. Tim’s work is dreamy. He likes to use real props and locations in his photoshoots. He’s also fearless when it comes to unusual angles, makeup, and clothing. His photos are positively bizarre. They’re something you’d find in a vibrant book of illustrations or in a movie like Alice In Wonderland. Fisheye Photography A fish-eye photograph comes from using a super-wide-angle lens. This means focal lengths between 8mm to 16mm. These images come out very distorted, especially towards the edges. Use it for something that calls for it.  Food photography is a niche area of still life photography. In this area, we Food concentrate on food, ingredients, styling and food-related scenes. Photography This is also a niche of commercial or editorial photography. The images here become advertisements in magazines.  Francesco Tonelli Francesco is an Italian food photographer, food stylist and chef. His portfolio includes cookbooks, magazine photography, restaurant photography and food projects. Tonelli worked with clients such as Chipotle, Coca-Cola and Pure Leaf. His work and style are very diverse. He has a very good ability to adapt to his clients’ style. Indoor Photography Indoor photography refers to images captured inside. Here, the photographer needs to use camera settings or gear to help account for the lack of ambient light. Indoor photography is like interior photography. These are without a specific editorial or commercial aim. Landscape Photography ⧫ Landscape photography is the capturing of nature. They can be man-made features or the disturbances found in physical areas. ⧫ These can include trees, nature, deserts, and beaches. They focus on the outdoors during specific seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter). ⧫ Sunsets and even night photography are also popular in this genre.  Verity Milligan Verity’s images are as diverse as her subjects. She explores different themes and experiments with a wide variety of colours. Her photos are reminiscent of childhood fairytales. Yet their magical quality doesn’t make them any less real. Lifestyle Photography Lifestyle photography is a genre that aims to capture people in real-life situations. They tell stories, rather than to show an obvious set-up. These images are often staged as much as a fashion shoot. They show scenes and items for editorial or commercial uses. Here, we present these types of photography subjects in a more natural, believable way. MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY Macro photography refers to photographing tiny subjects up close. Here, we use specialized lenses or photographic equipment. A true macro image comes from enlarging a subject bigger than its 1:1 ratio. The most popular macro subjects are insects and flowers. But there is so much more beyond that. Thomas Shahan Thomas Shahan is an expert at creating spectacular photos of bugs, arthropods in particular. He also is an expert on his subject matter. He'd probably wouldn't mind be called an arthropod geek. His use of colors and his technical expertise make him a true master of macro photography.  Minimalist Photography Minimalist photography captures a scene using the least amount of visual elements. These types of photography components can include color, texture, lines, and forms.  Paloma Parrot Paloma Parrot is a minimal lifestyle photographer with an eye for minimalist living. Paloma’s fresh take on everyday interiors and home life strike a perfect balance between simplicity and stylish design. Her photos of bright scenes and simplistic living is a breath of fresh air in this sometimes cluttered world. Newborn Photography Newborn photography is the capturing of a newborn baby. This can be with or without other members of the family. This is one of the only types of photography where safety is the number one element. The photographer handles the safety and welfare of the subject. PROMINENT NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER ANNE GEDDES ⧫ Anne Geddes is often considered the most famous baby photographer in the world. She took iconic baby photos during the 90s. She dresses up babies in the cutest outfits and always prepares her photoshoots well in advance. ⧫ Anne grew up at a cattle farm in Australia where photography courses were not available. When she turned 25, she taught herself photography and later specialised in baby photography. Today she lives and works in New York. NIGHT Night photography refers to all photography taken at nighttime. You need to use different camera PHOTOGRAPHY settings, techniques, and gear to capture low lit scenes. Ekaterina Mishchenkova Pattern and colour are a staple of Ekaterina Mishchenkova’s work. Her architectural photos, portraits and night photos are bursting with colour. Her images of fireworks displays from cities worldwide celebrate the night as a canvas for explosions of joy. Pet Photography Pet Photography is the act of photographing pets in a portrait manner. Examples of these could be photographing cats, birds or horses. JASON ALLISON Based in Durham, UK, Jason Allison is an award-winning pet photographer, with his most recent award being the Guild of Photographers Pet Photographer of the Year. Follow his feed for adorable shots of his most recent clients - pretty much exclusively dogs. Photojournalism Photojournalism is journalism that uses images to tell a news story. It usually only refers to still images, but can also refer to video used in broadcast journalism. Marcus Yam Marcus is a Pulitzer Prize winner, photojournalist, and Los Angeles Times staff photographer. He left his career as an aerospace engineer to pursue photography and storytelling. Marcus’s Malaysian roots give him a fearless voice. His images focus on dangerous and heartbreaking events in the US and Hong Kong, among others.  Portrait Photography Portrait photography is the act of photographing people. Here, we look at their physical expressions and features. These include self-portraits and silhouettes. Yousuf Karsh Yousuf Karsh, an Armenian-Canadian photographer, is likely THE most famous portrait photographer in history. Yousuf Karsh was famous for his portraits of politicians, royalty, and celebrities. Some people he photographed are: Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth II, Ernest Hemmingway, Albert Einstein, Muhammad Ali, Eleanor Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Walt Disney, John F. Kennedy, Picasso, Martin Luther King, Fidel Castro, and Mother Teresa.  Self Portrait Photography The simple definition of a self portrait is a picture of oneself. Selfies can also be described as such; however, there’s a clear difference between the two. Self portraits are carefully composed, well-thought-out, and meant to create a lasting impression of yourself.  Product Photography Product photography is a type of commercial photography that involves taking pictures of products for commercial use. The product may be an item or a food or prepared dish. Nori Inoguchi Born in Japan, NORI Inoguchi was educated in New York where he refined his passion for photography. His love of luxury and desire to create visually stunning images inspired him to become a still-life product photographer; NORI seeks to find beauty in all of the objects he shoots. With his sophisticated eye and minimalistic approach, he has exploded onto the world stage and has earned bookings from the best names in fashion, cosmetics and electronics. His career has brought him to Paris, London, NY and even back to his native home of Japan. Using clean, clear and crisp techniques, NORI has created numerous campaigns since 2009 and he has since become a trusted name in the field.  Real Estate Photography Real estate photography is capturing a property for commercial or editorial reasons. Here, lighting techniques and the use of camera gear are very important. This genre includes interior photography. This is where we only capture the inside of the house. SLIM AARONS Not only is there a sense of joy in every photograph of his, but each interior and exterior’s lush setting gloriously epitomized his summary of his work as “photographing attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places,” with superior skill at bringing primarily architectural photography to life in bold technicolor hues. Seascape Photography Seascape, or ocean photography is a niche of the landscape genre. Here, the sea or ocean is the main focus. Other possibilities are boats, islands or rock formations and cliffs. Sports Photography Sports photography is the act of photographing all kinds of sports. These can be fast-action sports, such as car racing and airshows. They can also be more relaxed, such as yoga photography. Different sports need different camera gear, lenses, settings, and techniques. PROMINENT SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER CHRIS BURKARD Chris Burkard is a versatile photographer. He has photographed everything from kayaking to arctic surfing. He is well-known as a surf and outdoor photographer. His images exude adventure. He has been recognized for his distinctive compositions, and you will definitely find inspiration in his photographs. STILL-LIFE Still-life photography is the act of photographing inanimate objects to create a scene. Food, floral or PHOTOGRAPHY product photography is an example of still-life photography. Olivia Parker Olivia is a professional photographer from the US, specialising in still life photography. She was focusing on silver prints photographs until a ski accident in 1995. Her injured leg didn’t allow her to work in a dark room or a studio. So she turned to digital photography.  Street Photography Street photography refers to images taken on or from the street. Looking at the everyday lives of people in public places is the general focus. This is also known as urban photography if the primary location is an urban or city setting. Vivian Maier Spending much of her life working as a nanny, Maier didn’t approach the artistic industry by any means but is considered by many, myself included, to be one of the true masters of photography. Her talent speaks for itself and often leaves many to wonder how one person could shoot such a large body of magnificent images in only one lifetime. Travel Photography Travel photography documents an area or location through the application of photography. This incorporates portraiture, landscapes, street, and nighttime photography. Johan Lolos Belgian world explorer Johan Lolos, specializes in outdoor photography where he takes amazing shots in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. He is a self-taught photographer who took a year off to explore Australia--not realizing this would become his full-time job. Having the title of most followers in Belgium, he quickly gained fame through his work in New Zealand. His photos been featured in National Geographic, Buzzfeed, and Daily News. His landscape shots are absolutely breathtaking and makes you want to go explore the great outdoors. A man of adventures, the outdoors, and exploration, he is willing to get dirty for the perfect shot.  Urban Exploration Photography Urban exploration or urbex photography is the act of photographing abandoned places. This genre incorporates architectural and interior photography. This type of photography is exciting due to its dangerous and ambiguous legal nature. Research is vital in this niche. James Charlick By day, he is a web and graphic designer in Worcestershire, England. When he’s not at his day job, he takes a Nikon D300 to head out and shoot overgrown ruins and vast, derelict spaces. James’ photographs of abandoned spaces simply stand out from the pack. Wedding Photography Wedding photography includes all activities relating to weddings. It will encompass portraiture, family photography, posing and even drone photography. They can be black and white images, and include specific props and gear, such as a photo booth. Mayk Pericon Mayk Pericon loves to capture every detail of a wedding —from the profound, heartwarming moments down to the silliest ones. Furthermore, he was a former Engineer who always had a passion for photography. His style is striking and dramatic, making it definitely perfect for edgy couples. WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Wildlife photography is about documenting animals in their natural habitats. Specialised equipment such as telephoto lenses are essential. Brian Skerry A photojournalist specializing in marine wildlife and underwater environments, Skerry has been a photographer for National Geographic since 1998. He has also been featured in publications such as Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, BBC Wildlife, Paris Match, GEO, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian, Esquire, Audubon, and Men’s Journal. Reminders Next meeting: Prominent Filipino Photographers and Parts of the Camera Assessment task: Amongst the type of Photography, which one are you interested in the most? Why? Post your answer on Wordpress Deadline: Sept 22 THANK YOU SO MUCH Credits: This presentation template was created by Slidesgo, including icons by Flaticon, and infographics & images by Please keep this slide Freepik for attribution