Types of Photography

By: Mollie Farrington

Types of Photography

By: Mollie Farrington

What is Portrait?

Portrait photography is a photo of a person or group of people that displays the expression, personality, and mood of the subject. The focus of the photograph is usually the person's face, although the entire body and the background or context may be included.

Where do we see these images?

You see portrait images in:• Fashion

• Advertising

• Social media (selfies)

• Art (galleries)

• Photo journalism

Photographers associated

I chose Magda Berny because she chooses to bring out peoples natural beauty and make their features pop and stand out, bringing attention to their face where usually model agencies use fashion or hair to shape beauty, this photographer captures their true beauty, where nothing is hidden

The reason I chose the artist Yousuf Karsh is because he captures the simplistic emotions of widely known people and capture them in a different light than how they are usually seen, they aren't smiling or acting they just naturally pose and their emotions are portrayed in a paused moment in time

Sylvie Bendel truly shows what portraits are, they seem deliberately imperfect and utterly raw. Nothing is edited or airbrushed to perfection, it is true and allow us to read their thoughts and emotions as if it were a story. Also she definitely knows how to use lighting to benefit her work

Past and Present examples

Taken by Mathew Brady on January 8, 1864.

Mark Wilson/Getty Images

Old portrait photos are mainly in sepia or black and white because of the type of cameras used compared to todays

portrait photographers that can produce clear, colour pictures. Also it is now more acceptable to have more natural photos.

What is Landscape?

Landscape photography shows spaces within the world. Landscape photographs typically capture the presence of nature but can also focus on man-made features or disturbances of landscapes. Also photographers tend to use a long shot because this allows them to capture the whole scene.

Where do we see these images?

You see landscape images in:• Magazines

• Nature

• Photo journalism

• Art

• Social media

Photographers Associated

Charlie Waite is an award winning landscape photographer. His style is unique in the way that his photos show a spiritual quality and a sense of calm. Waite does this by using a lot of light and shade.

Since 2008 Adam Burton has been working as a full time professional landscape photographer, He has photographed five of the seven continents and now specialises in the landscapes of the UK, particularly Southwest England. Also he often supplies imagery and undertaking commissions for a wide range of business clients. Burton is also one of the UK's leading landscape photographers.

Past and Present examples

What is Fashion Photography?

Fashion photography is a genre of photography devoted to displaying clothing and other fashion items. This type of photography is mainly used in advertisement and displayed in magazines.

Where do we see these images?

You see Fashion images in:

•Magazines •Advertisement•Social Media•Photo Journalism

Photographers AssociatedMario Testino OBE is regarded as one of the most influential fashion photographers of our time. His photographs have been internationally in magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair. However Testino’s most memorable sitting is his series with Diana, the Princess of Wales, Mario Testino himself says that photographing Princess Diana was one of his greatest experiences in life.

Bruce Weber is one of the world's most popular and influential fashion photographers. Weber began in the late 1970s photographing ads and commercials for Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. His photographs have since been published in Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ and many more.

Past and Present examples

What is Product Photography?

Product photography is a kind of photography that is taken to highlight products and services of an organization. It is a form of commercial photography that is used to showcase the products that a company may be interested in selling.

Where do we see these images?

You use product photography in:

• Advertisement• Social media• Magazines

Photographers AssociatedSimon Winnall is an advertising photographer specialising in lifestyle and portraiture work for brands and ad agencies across the world.

Past and Present examples

What is Portrait?

Portrait photography is a photo of a person or group of people that displays the expression, personality, and mood of the subject. The focus of the photograph is usually the person's face, although the entire body and the background or context may be included.

Where do we see these images?

You see portrait images in:• Fashion

• Advertising

• Social media (selfies)

• Art (galleries)

• Photo journalism

Photographers associated

I chose Magda Berny because she chooses to bring out peoples natural beauty and make their features pop and stand out, bringing attention to their face where usually model agencies use fashion or hair to shape beauty, this photographer captures their true beauty, where nothing is hidden

The reason I chose the artist Yousuf Karsh is because he captures the simplistic emotions of widely known people and capture them in a different light than how they are usually seen, they aren't smiling or acting they just naturally pose and their emotions are portrayed in a paused moment in time

Sylvie Bendel truly shows what portraits are, they seem deliberately imperfect and utterly raw. Nothing is edited or airbrushed to perfection, it is true and allow us to read their thoughts and emotions as if it were a story. Also she definitely knows how to use lighting to benefit her work

Past and Present examples

Taken by Mathew Brady on January 8, 1864.

Mark Wilson/Getty Images

Old portrait photos are mainly in sepia or black and white because of the type of cameras used compared to todays

portrait photographers that can produce clear, colour pictures. Also it is now more acceptable to have more natural photos.

What is Landscape?

Landscape photography shows spaces within the world. Landscape photographs typically capture the presence of nature but can also focus on man-made features or disturbances of landscapes. Also photographers tend to use a long shot because this allows them to capture the whole scene.

Where do we see these images?

You see landscape images in:• Magazines

• Nature

• Photo journalism

• Art

• Social media

Photographers Associated

Charlie Waite is an award winning landscape photographer. His style is unique in the way that his photos show a spiritual quality and a sense of calm. Waite does this by using a lot of light and shade.

Since 2008 Adam Burton has been working as a full time professional landscape photographer, He has photographed five of the seven continents and now specialises in the landscapes of the UK, particularly Southwest England. Also he often supplies imagery and undertaking commissions for a wide range of business clients. Burton is also one of the UK's leading landscape photographers.

Past and Present examples

What is Fashion Photography?

Fashion photography is a genre of photography devoted to displaying clothing and other fashion items. This type of photography is mainly used in advertisement and displayed in magazines.

Where do we see these images?

You see Fashion images in:

•Magazines •Advertisement•Social Media•Photo Journalism

Photographers AssociatedMario Testino OBE is regarded as one of the most influential fashion photographers of our time. His photographs have been internationally in magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair. However Testino’s most memorable sitting is his series with Diana, the Princess of Wales, Mario Testino himself says that photographing Princess Diana was one of his greatest experiences in life.

Bruce Weber is one of the world's most popular and influential fashion photographers. Weber began in the late 1970s photographing ads and commercials for Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. His photographs have since been published in Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ and many more.

Past and Present examples

What is Product Photography?

Product photography is a kind of photography that is taken to highlight products and services of an organization. It is a form of commercial photography that is used to showcase the products that a company may be interested in selling.

Where do we see these images?

You use product photography in:

• Advertisement• Social media• Magazines

Photographers AssociatedSimon Winnall is an advertising photographer specialising in lifestyle and portraiture work for brands and ad agencies across the world.

Past and Present examples