Photography is a very multifaceted art form, which includes not only portraits, reportage and landscape. There are various genres of photography, not only in the professional but also in the amateur field. This is what the blog will be about.
reportage photography
Genres of photography
The peculiarity of this direction in photography is that the main part of the reporter's niche is occupied by professionals. The main goal of a photographer-reporter is to convey the mood and integrity of the whole event in one photograph.
Another task of photojournalism is to tell the facts without the subjective opinion of the photographer. From reportage photographs, the viewer usually learns about the events. A good photo essay perfectly illustrates the news. The ability to notice emotion and the decisive moment of an event is usually learned by years of practice and experience.
documentary photography
Genres of photography
Documentary photography is a reflection of history. The main difference between this direction in photography and photojournalism is that documentary photographs are usually historical confirmation of a particular political or social era. Reportage photography, on the contrary, tells about a particular scene or event.
The theme of this direction in photography can be any event. The photographer can tell about the life of homeless people or the war. As with reportage, the main goal of documentary photography is to objectively tell about events.
Whereas reportage photography may eventually become irrelevant, documentary photography "lives" for many years.
sports photography
Genres of photography
Sports photography is one of the fastest and most exciting types of reporting. The peculiarity of this direction in photography is that in order to get successful photographs, the photographer needs to know many subtleties of the sport being photographed in order to capture the right moment in time.
macro photography
Genres of photography
Macro photography is the photography of objects at close range. High-quality macro photography is more accessible to owners of expensive lenses, while other directions in photography are more loyal to photographic equipment. Nevertheless, in recent years, owners of inexpensive compacts with macro settings have also begun to engage in macro photography.
Macro photography has a wide scope - from flowers and insects to textures and other subjects that are interesting for detailed consideration.
Micrograph
Genres of photography
Microphotography uses special cameras and microscopes. The peculiarity of this direction in photography is in the microscopic size of the objects being photographed. Most microphotograph subjects originate in the scientific community. For example, microphotography is used in biology, medicine and even astronomy.
Glamor photography
Genres of photography
Glamor photography is one of the most popular modern styles Photo. Glamor photos can be erotic but should not be confused with pornography. Feature This direction in photography is that in their work photographers tend to convey the model in a "glamorous" light. That is why in most of these photographs there is a share of flirting and mystery.
aerial photography
genres in photography
Aerial photography includes all kinds of photographs taken from a bird's eye view. The peculiarity of this direction in photography lies in the complexity of its implementation. "Aerial" photographers use airplanes, parachutes, balloons and remotely controlled aircraft in their work.
underwater photography
genres in photography
Underwater photography is one of the common hobbies of scuba divers. The narrow focus and unpopularity of this direction in photography is a consequence of the high cost of the hobby, as well as the high cost of photographic equipment for underwater photography. In addition, even if an amateur photographer has scuba gear and equipment, underwater photography is often complicated by the fact that it is difficult to see a good subject through an underwater mask.
art photography
genres in photography
Artistic photography covers many subjects. An underwater photographer can create an artistic series, and a portraitist can create an expressive black and white portrait, which only emphasizes the versatility of this direction in photography. The main requirement for photography that claims to be artistic is to have aesthetic value.
Most often, Russians are looking for in the Yandex search engine. Selfies are loved not only by ordinary users, but also by show business stars. The latter, one might say, are trendsetters for selfies: it is from celebrities that most users of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram take an example.
Dmitry Medvedev, Alena Vodonaeva, Nikita Dzhigurda, Riana, Anna Sedokova, Jim Carrey, Sasha Gray and others know best how to take selfies and what kinds of “selfies” exist.
So what is a selfie? Selfie(“self”, “crossbow”) is a kind of self-portrait: when the person photographing himself captures on camera. Despite the fact that the word “selfie” has been around since 2002, and the biggest interest in it around the world was recorded in 2013, the phenomenon of self-photography is not new. The fashion for “self-images” arose long before the advent of iPhones, iPads and smartphones.
One of the first self-portraits was taken in 1900 when portable cameras appeared Kodak Brownie. It looked like this:
Photo - Wikipedia
Today it looks different. An example of a classic selfie is given by the frontman of an alternative band, known for the films "Requiem for a Dream", "Mr. Nobody" and "Dallas Buyers Club", - Jared Leto.
There are many types of selfies. We have compiled Top 20 most popular species selfie, which are found on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook on almost every self-respecting celebrity.
1. Liftoluk- a self-portrait made with the help of a mirror located in the elevator. Alena Vodonaeva and Anna Sedokova love to photograph their reflection in the elevator. But the author of the most famous liftoluk is the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
The selfie was taken by popular demand from subscribers on June 11, 2014 in the elevator of the Government House of the Russian Federation. Liftoluk from Dmitry Medvedev was appreciated by 185 thousand users of the Instagram network.
2. duck selfie, or Duck face, is another trend in portraying yourself as a loved one. Most often, girls resort to it: when taking self-portraits, they artificially protrude their lips forward. As a result, "bow lips" resemble nothing more than a duck's beak. Glamorous chicks think it's sexy. However, Internet users perceive such selfies very negatively.
Stars also often pout their lips, "like ducks." For example, Riana:
3. Groofy, or Group Panoramic Selfie, - Panoramic group selfie, 2015 trend. The Chinese have already invented a smartphone that allows you to fit more people, landscape and interior in the photo. But the vast majority of users still have to use the capabilities of their hands or a selfie stick.
Nikita Dzhigurda- the god of gruff. His Instagram page is full of images of himself against the backdrop of a raging crowd of fans.
4. fitness selfie, or gym selfie, is gaining momentum. Tina Kandelaki has already shown herself beloved, slender and beautiful in indecent thigh-hugging shorts and a short top against the backdrop of punching bags.
But in terms of the number of likes, they were ahead of a young pop singer from Canada -. An inimitable smile, an innocent look, an impeccable press - and all this against the backdrop of gym. 1.2 million followers just couldn't resist this photo...
5. Relfi, or relationship selfie,- Self-portrait with a loved one. Studies show that this type of selfie most often displays users from yourself. However, the photo With Brad Pitt, rather, refers to a successful relfi. How can this be annoying?
6. Toilet bow- a self-portrait taken in the bathroom or toilet opposite the mirror. When taking a selfie in the bathroom, you need to remember that the more you can see the body, the better. Good example from:
7. Belfi, or Butt-selfie, but in Russian simply popo selfie. When photographing your fifth point, do not forget that you need to show it in all its glory. Like, like an American socialite Kim Kardashian:
Scientists believe that Melfi is one of the manifestations of narcissism. Hashtags of an outrageous singer, stylist and hairdresser Sergei Zverev and a poem by an unpredictable singer, actor and director Nikita Dzhigurdy arouse some suspicion...
Doctors also believe that men who take photos of their loved ones and post them online social networks prone to psychopathy. Let's hope this syndrome never befalls our favorite show business stars.
9. Beefy, or Bikini selfies, - selfie in a bikini, most often on the beach. The undisputed leader in the number of bikini selfies is Kim Kardashian. She has so many of them that she managed to make her eyes sore with them. Therefore, as an example, we cite our Russian Nyusha, who also likes to pose in a swimsuit for the camera of her smartphone.
10. Felfi, or Farmer Selfie. Although the term itself refers to photographs of farmers with their animals, it is often perceived as a selfie with their beloved pets (not every celebrity can boast of farming).
He often posts on Instagram a photo of his beloved dog Tarzan: “She understands me perfectly and enjoys every meeting”.
11. Shufis, or shoes selfies, - a photo of your feet in your favorite shoes against the background of asphalt, sea, sky, mountains and much more, for which the author of the selfie has enough imagination. Such a cute shufis showed her fans Riana:
12. "Just woke up", or Wake Up Selfie. When creating such a selfie, the main thing is to pretend that you really just woke up. The head is on the pillow, the body is under the covers, the hair is a little disheveled. And the mascara on the eyelashes and the eyeliner is the last thing. Well, you never know how someone falls asleep ...
Vera Brezhneva Just woke up and immediately reached for the phone:
13. Selfie in the bathroom, or bath selfie. More foam, more rose petals, more candles on the side of the tub. Pedicure nails, preferably covered with red or burgundy varnish, should fall into the frame. More or less like this:
Photo - vk.com
Well, this option is also nothing. Miley Cyrus, as always, with his inimitable sense of self-irony demonstrates the skills of working in Photoshop:
14. Sugly, or Uglies selfies, in other words, an ugly selfie. Entertainment for those who like to make faces, and for those who are disgusted with "duck selfies" and other mi-mi-targets. It so happened that to describe this kind of selfie from the stars Marilyn Manson fit the most.
15. Selfie after sex, or After Sex Selfie. In the photo - happy, well, or not very (if the "crossbow" is dedicated to the "quick shot"), the faces of lovers. You can do it alone, if it’s already clear what the “crossbowman” was doing before the selfie.
"Long Morning," the captioned imageAlena Vodonaeva:
Photography today is not just a way to capture an important life moment. Thanks to a huge amount of high-end equipment and special programs, everyone has the opportunity to make photography their hobby. Artistic photography as a form of art is quite multifaceted. Even a beginner will be able to express their imagination to their heart's content. In this case, everyone will find their favorite genre.
A bit of history
Today digital camera available in every home. But a hundred years ago, photography was a real luxury. Few people know that a regular photograph is an image painted with light. Such a unique discovery came about thanks to several scientists. Before photography appeared in the form in which many people know it, a lot of work was done. The history of photography is interesting and exciting.
Attempts to obtain photographs were recorded as early as the 17th century. But they cannot be called successful. Artistic photography dates back to 1839. The French scientist Louis Daguerre managed to get a clear image of a person for the first time. In this case, the exposure time did not exceed a minute. Since then photography has been improved many times. Today we have the opportunity to create real masterpieces with minimal cost time.
How to create a unique photo?
Everyone can take a camera and take pictures of everything without prior settings. At the same time, it is most likely that you will not be able to get a beautiful picture. Those who want to become a real photographer should first learn how to properly select the contents of the frame. The light must be correctly selected, the lens adjusted. These rules are the same for any technique, regardless of whether you have to shoot with an old Zenith or the latest digital camera.
Becoming a professional photographer from the very first days is impossible. Will have to do great amount shots before a real masterpiece is born. In this regard, digital technology has many advantages. An unsuccessful frame can be deleted at any time. Each novice photographer should identify for himself the genres of the art of photography, which he will pay attention to in the first place. To become a professional, you can not spray. It is rare to find a specialist who would be well versed in all branches of a particular field of activity.
Portrait
Portrait photography was born already when people learned how to take the first pictures. Here, artists tried to repeat the images of painting. The first portraits were quite expensive. Only aristocrats could afford them. They took pictures both on their own and with their family members. Some old photographs have survived to this day and are now in museums around the world.
A portrait is not only a picture of a face. If a person is depicted in full growth, this is also considered a portrait shot. Any school of photography primarily includes this genre in its course. Models can shoot both outdoors and indoors. It is important to
The main focus was on the individual. No details should distract attention.
Separately, it is worth noting the studio shooting. This kind portrait photography is relatively young. Previously, stars were shot in this way for fashion magazines. Today, everyone can please themselves with a photo shoot in the studio. Artistic photography in this case consists in the correct selection of the background and the organization of lighting.
Still life
This genre of photography also evolved from painting. Artists depicted beautifully arranged fruits and vegetables in their paintings. The image was supplemented with beautiful fabric and dishes. As soon as the first school of photography appeared, still life also began to be popular. From the French "nature morte" literally means "inanimate nature." Professional photographers, like artists, are able to beautifully convey to the viewer the meaning of the existence of certain inanimate objects.
For a long time, still life belonged to an unclaimed genre. The technique and art of photography were taught in schools for informational purposes only. With development information technologies still life became very popular. With it, photographers hone their professional skills. Besides, how can you remember an online store without product photos? After all, the image of a product is a still life.
Today, still life occupies one of the first places among all genres. The history of photography tells us that the emotional power of images of objects was not inferior to portrait shots before. On the this moment this trend has been lost. But without still life, the existence of online stores would be impossible.
Landscape
The classic genre that involves shooting nature is called landscape. This branch of the photography industry can be called the most emotional. It is from nature that every aspiring photographer can draw inspiration. And some of the pictures are so amazing that it's hard to take your eyes off them.
It is difficult for a beginner to master the landscape from the very first days. Anyone can take photos of the landscape. But the point is not to capture the moment. The state of mind of the photographer must be conveyed through the image. The process of finding a good shot can be complicated by various natural phenomena. Unlike a studio, bright sun, rain or strong winds can interfere with work outdoors. Sometimes a photographer has to work for weeks to get a really good shot.
Architecture
Like previous genres of photography, architecture was born almost immediately. There is a great resemblance to the landscape. The only difference is that the objects are various buildings and structures. There are also distinctive features. Great attention is paid to right choice shooting points. It is most advantageous to rent a building from a hill. For example, one house can be photographed from the roof of another.
Architecture is one of the most complex genres. Finding the right position is often complicated by traffic and weather conditions. In addition, it is not always possible to convey details through the camera lens. Shooting architecture requires expensive equipment.
reportage shooting
Today this genre is quite common. And reportage shooting began to become popular only in the second half of the 20th century. Few people know that pictures various events and holidays - this is a reportage.
It is believed that the photographer simply shoots this or that event. In fact, reporting is an opportunity to convey not only the essence of certain actions, but also the attitude towards them. If we consider various genres of photography, then the report most accurately conveys the nature of the photographer, his emotional state and professionalism. If a protest is being filmed, for example, it is in the power of the photographer to show both sides in a positive light. An objective view of things is one of the most important character traits that a real photojournalist should have.
Household or genre photography
Transmission using the camera of everyday life belongs to genre photography. Quite often, images have a documentary basis. Genre photos are inherently very similar to reportage photos. A professional must convey life exactly as it is. The picture may show children playing, a grandmother cleaning the yard, a beggar begging, etc.
The difference between a genre photo is the ability to convey the emotional state of not only the photographer, but also the subjects themselves. In the picture you can see joy, tears, disappointment and anger. It can be both a street photo and an indoor shot.
Interior shooting
This genre of photography is indispensable today, although it is quite young. A ready-made interior, created by a professional designer, has its own emotional load. At the same time, the task of the photographer is to convey the idea completely without distortion. Interior photography is closely related to design. No professional would be able to create a portfolio of their work without the help of an experienced photographer.
The angle is very important in portrait photography. The right point determines how the room will look in the picture. In addition, one element allows you to decorate the entire space. Therefore, the photographer should pay special attention to the most advantageous details of the interior.
Reproduction
This genre of photography is not artistic. Despite this, it is important. There are a huge number of scanners with different technical specifications. But the photographer will be able to convey the essence of the picture more correctly. In addition, many old images require special treatment. The paint must not be touched again. Photography is the ability to accurately transfer an image onto paper. And some pictures are made so high quality that it can be quite difficult to distinguish a photo from the original.
Nude photography
The naked human body is a popular subject of filming today. In fact, this genre has been around for a long time. Everyone knows that artists liked to depict their women without clothes. As soon as the first artistic photograph appeared, the Nu style was born. This genre has occupied one of the most important places for many centuries.
Most often, the object of photography are girls. It can be both street photography and studio photography. A naked body in the pictures can only cause positive emotions. No anger or disgust.
Nude style is often intertwined with everyday photography. These genres of photography co-exist perfectly. For example, a naked girl can be depicted doing her own daily affairs or sunbathing on the beach.
avant-garde
As with any other sphere of life, photography can be approached in a non-standard way. Avant-gardism is a special genre of photography. It is characterized by going beyond the generally accepted aesthetics. To achieve their goals, the photographer can use the most non-standard means.
The avant-garde does not have any specific features, like other genres of photography. Therefore, the professionalism of the image is often quite difficult to track. The photographer can depict a “second reality”, which is in no way connected with the real world. In this case, the subject of shooting can be people, animals, household items and plants. And they will be depicted in an unusual form for others.
macro photography
This genre is very popular among beginner photographers. It involves obtaining an image at a certain scale. Many consider macro photography to be an opportunity to take pictures at a small distance from the subject. But it is not so. A high-quality picture can be obtained with special lenses. Technique for transferring objects to large scale is quite expensive.
Macro photography allows you to capture the life of insects, small animals, as well as microorganisms. With the help of an expensive lens, you can even photograph a mosquito or a flea.
Non-standard genres of photography
There are types of filming that cannot be called generally accepted in professional circles. First of all, they include a self-portrait. Not a single photographer can take a good picture of himself. This genre is more suitable for amateurs. With the development of information technology, self-portrait began to enjoy great popularity. At the same time, in order to create a picture, most often they use a regular mobile phone.
You can also shoot landscapes with your smartphone. Photos are good for a home album. High-quality professional images should be created using appropriate equipment, which is not cheap. Still, it is advisable to start acquaintance with photography with a semi-professional SLR camera from the middle price category. Such equipment allows a novice photographer to get an idea about the genres of photography, as well as learn the basics.
So, we choose names for your photos. We give a name to our creativity, so the name should be attractive, interesting, clear, easy to understand and blend perfectly with the art.
The title is a prologue. It always complements the picture, telling about the nature of the image, and helps the viewer to understand it better. It should hint at the nature of the image. Our titles or headings should create a sense of belonging to the author. We consciously give names to our children, nicknames to pets, and it is also worth considering the names in this art form thoughtfully. There should be additional context to what has already been said by the picture.
For a better understanding, we can divide the ways to create a title to an image into three categories.
Straight to context
Try to find words that can accurately describe what the image is trying to convey. Your title can be a description of a scene, a verb of what's going on inside an action, or just the title of a theme. The choice of this kind of name should be simple and straightforward.
Echo of the unknown
dragon tree
A Handful of Happiness (First Steps)
Faith
Without a smile
Voto: Dennis Bautista
Breathe
Mood in words
The mood of the picture is conveyed by the ambitious titles. Strong and sharp words should be used here. They should dramatize the moment, evoke certain sensations, make you feel joy or pain, inspire faith or cause disgust. It can even be a dialogue between the subjects within the frame, the voice of their inner soul, their thoughts and dreams. The title should interpret their words in order for the audience to understand and connect with the picture.
Only in a storm
She will be back
Secret
I'm not afraid
Melody in silence
Peak hour
Life is Beautiful
Creativity
It is easier to talk about creativity than to become creative yourself. Creativity is the art of self-realization, following the inner voice. Slowly but surely, this process turns into a habit, and becomes characteristic feature. When trying to pick a name with a pinch of creativity, one should be wise and careful about the choice of words. Often these names, like an arrow, hit the bull's-eye, clearly conveying the nature of the picture, and for a long time cut into the depths of memory. The creative title will surely impress the viewer, who will raise their eyebrows in surprise, or at least put a smile on the faces of the viewers.