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Photography
Photography both as a hobby and as a career is a creative form of expression. As a profession, it has great commercial value and can serve as a good source of income. Photography in whole includes two sections – taking pictures and development of photographs which also includes re-touching in case of digital and conventional photography. Photography can be general photography taking photos for passports, identity documents, ceremonies, functions, etc. or special photography such as Fashion Photography, advertising Photography, Press Photography.
Types Of Photography:-
Depending on the area of specialisation, photography can be classified into various types. Most common types are:
(1) Portrait photography: It is about taking pictures of individuals or groups including children, pets, families groups, etc. in which personality, face and expression is prevalent. A portrait often illustrates a person looking directly at the camera in a still position. Family portraits are for special occasions, such as weddings or other family functions.
(2) Industrial photography: It includes photographs of products, machinery, merchandise, industrial layout, employees at work to be used for company brochures, reports or other publications and for advertising and selling.
(3) Photo Journalism / Press Photography: Press Photography is related to pictures provided to press which are relevant to daily news and events. Photo journalism when associated with reporting it is more powerful and rewarding.
(4) Advertising photography: It is performed by advertising agencies, design studios or corporate design team to showcase the products or services to sell. Only a talented photographer can make simple products look great by applying his creative ideas to its presentation style and display layout.
(5) Aerial photography: In aerial photography, pictures are taken not from ground, but from air. Camera is not supported by any ground based platform rather placed on aircraft, helicopter, balloon, parachute, etc. Photographers can carry the camera in their own hands and take snaps or it can be triggered remotely or automatically.
(6) Fashion Photography: It is performed for advertisement of fashion items like clothing, shoes, etc. by advertising agencies or fashion houses or conducted by fashion magazines. Photographers shot these photo at different type of locations, follow many creative themes and storylines. They should have latest knowledge about fashion trends and maintain good relations with fashion companies and models.
Digital Photography:
Digital Photography is very popular these days. With digital camera, photography is easy, quality of pictures is far better. Picture editing and storage is also easy.
Personal Attributes:
To be a successful photographer you need not be expert in maths, science or accounts. But you should have:
- technical knowledge about camera, its functionalities,
- knowledge of photography techniques,
- good sense of lighting and shades,
- great sense of colours, an eye for form and line,
- creativity, imagination power and good communication skills in visual terms,
- ability to convert ideas into pictures which have desired impression on viewer,
- desire to work hard in different environments and difficult conditions,
- willingness to travel distant places.