Types of Photography
By: Ishika Gaba
Tags: Astronomy, Careers, Blog, Jobs, Photography

It’s almost impossible to compile a list of all the different types of photography that you can pursue. It can be difficult choosing which path to take. Many people try out many paths in their career until they fit the one that suits them best.

Mostly popular types of photography are well known by the public like wedding photography, event photography, fashion photography, landscape photography and many more but there are many more genres which you can try. Some of them are so common that one accidentally click those particular genre but are unaware of their skills. I have compiled some unknown types of photography here. Of course, this list is not all-inclusive, since there are many more in this industry.

Here are 10 types of photography genres you would like:

1. Astrophotography

Astrophotography records objects in the night sky. Stars, satellites, and planets are no exception. Even black holes, if one have a telescope long enough.

It includes Deep Sky, which is the capturing of faraway subjects using a telescope. Wide Angle (Milky Way) and Time-Lapse (star trail) photography are also included.

2. 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 image focuses on everyday life.

3. Forced perspective Photography

Forced Perspective photography is fun to make and to look at. With a forced perspective, the viewer sees a different angle from the subject.

One can use this with any kind of photography, as long as they have control over the perspective of their scene.

4. Golden Hour Photography

Golden Hour photography refers to the hour before sunset and an hour after sunrise. This is when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky. The sunlight isn’t harsh as other times of the day and gives off a warm tone.

5. 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.

6. Macro Photography

Macro Photography refers to photographing tiny subjects up close. People 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.

7. Night Photography

Night Photography refers to all photography taken at nighttime. One need to use different camera setting, techniques, and gear to capture low lit scenes. They can incorporate long exposures and time-lapses.

Astrophotography is also possible with such specializations as light-painting.

8. Panorama Photography

A panorama photography shot is one that shows a large field of view. The photographer can do this in many ways. Either they use their mobile phone to record a panorama. Or you can stitch many images together.

By stepping away from wide-angle lenses, you stop any distortion entering your scene. Then you are free to show up to 360 degree of your scene.

9. Photojournalism

Photojournalism is the act of communicating news using photographic images. The primary use of these images is in magazines, using an editorial platform. They also incorporate still life, candid photography, documentary and war photography.

Travel, street, portrait and architecture genres cross- over to make photojournalism possible.

10. 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.

One can find loads of new ideas among these. Getting to know these types of photography is a nice start of this beautiful hobby and would help you in finding your passion and exploring fields