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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