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Basic Concept of Photography

Updated: Sep 6, 2022

Definition:

Photography is art of capturing light with a camera, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. 

Meaning:

'Photography' word contain two words, 'photo' and 'graphy'. In Greek 'photo' means 'light' and 'graphy' means 'drawing'. So, it means drawing with light. 

Type of Photography:

According to styles there are 4 types of Photography,

1. Art photography

2. Documentary photography

3. Commercial photography

4. Photography for identity


1. Art Photography-

Art photography is kind of photography created with artist mind. It is a way artists express themselves. It somehow pushes the boundaries of the visual world that we are experiencing! 

2. Documentary Photography-

Documentary photography is capturing subject as neutral way as possible. It may be documenting a situation or a person. Newspaper or magazine reports use this kind of photography.

3. Commercial Photography-

Commercial photography is basically a mixture of art and documentation used for commercial purposes. It is the creation of images to help sell a product or service. 

4. Photography for Identity-

This kind of photography basically used in bank, police station for public record.  

 

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