Media, without image, is like a body without soul. Yes its hundred percent true fact that photography plays very important role in the fields of Media. Its not a matter of still or video, the Photography has its own impact in Media. So, let’s understand what is photography and what are the basic tips taken into consideration while doing good photography. Well known Photographer Sh. O.P. Sharma (who is legend in Indian Photography world) shares an interesting fact that Oscar Barnic (Germany) has great contribution in the Photography field because he invented the Camera & that’s why he is also called the father of Photography. Sharma ji even claims that World Photography Day has been celebrating on 19th August since 1991 every years.
This is mostly because, as an activity, a passion and a profession, photography cannot really be contained. The options or types or branches are really as endless as it can get. Make a preplanned move and read on to know more about the various types or branches of photography.
Let’s start with Indoor photography that are taken in a room or studio. Indoor photography needs good reflector (flash) to get good photography result. Mostly, its like a studio photography where u can generally get your photograph which is generally used for job or ID card or for Passport purposes.
Aerial photography means those photographs that are shot from a plane, a helicopter, a hot-air balloon, drone or any other mode of airborne transportation.
Adventure Photography
Ever seen those photographs taken of bikes high in the air? Well, you can thank adventure photography for that. Adventure photography is all about photos of daring feats, climbing a mountain peak, sports and adventure in general.
Architectural Photography
Architectural photography involves that art or taking aesthetic photographs of properties that help promote the sale of the same.
Astro photography
Astrophotography stands to signify space photography, or photography that materializes into the confines of reality with the assistance of a telescope.
Black & White Photography
Black and white photography deals with classic black and white shots that throw light on the expressions of people, places, destination.
Commercial Photography
Those pictures that are taken to promote products, services and companies come under the rather large banner of commercial photography. In other words, the photographs which can be helpful in advertising any products or services.
Event Photography
Event photography stands to represent the photographs taken of events that can involve concerts, festivals, parties, engagements, weddings, etc.
Forensic Photography
Photographs taken to help or solve a crime or work on clues are best described as forensic photography.
A photograph taken to promote or publicize fashion falls under the broad banner of fashion photography. Those glossy pictures you see in glossy fashion magazines of models are best examples of fashion photography.
Nature photography brings within its folds the various photographs that are taken of birds, animals, plants, the sea, landscapes, fall, mountains, etc.
Sports Photography
Sports photography is that branch of photography that revolves around photographs taken of sport stars in their live playing action.
Underwater Photography
A photograph that is taken under water with the aid of a water-tight camera falls under the fascinating branch of underwater photography.
Major significance of photography in Media
The Light, angle, aperture, subject, object, close up, wide shots, speed, shutter, clicking moments etc. are very important parts to capture a good photograph. If you have passion, patience, creativity above all the ability to clicking the button on right moment than only a good photograph can be taken. All these above mentioned qualities make you an outstanding photographer. Single photograph can reveal the whole story of any incident that’s why photography has greater impact or significance in the field of Media and it will remain forever.
