Common Photography Types Every Photographer Should Know

 

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Real estate executive James P. Knell oversees the investment in and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate properties as the chairman of the SIMA umbrella of companies in Santa Barbara, CA. In his free time, James P. Knell of Santa Barbara enjoys a wide range of hobbies, including photography. Although most photographers focus on one or two types of photography, you should still know how to handle most common styles. Below are just some of the photography types you should know:

Landscape: This type of photography is popular among nature lovers, but learning to capture landscapes properly can teach you about composition and balance. As the name implies, landscape photography captures large expanses of nature, and you can easily find breathtaking examples of natural beauty nearly anywhere in the world.

Portrait: One of the oldest photography genres, portrait photography is an extremely in-demand type of photography, and as a result, much of the photography market is comprised of portrait photographers. This style of photography requires you to convey mood and personality just by focusing on an individual’s face.

Macro: Most macro photography subjects include textiles, insects, and flowers. Essentially, anything with an up-close pattern is a good focus. With this type of photography, you zoom in on a small subject to capture the details and features that make it unique. Most macro photography creates the sense that the subject is larger than life size.