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Types of Photography

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Equipment
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Subject
Commercial Use
Known For
Portrait
DSLR/mirrorless, 50–85mm lens, lightingModeratePeople and facesHeadshots, weddings, fashionCapturing personality and emotion
Landscape
Wide-angle lens, tripod, filtersModerateNatural sceneryTravel, prints, calendarsShowcasing the beauty of nature
Street
Compact camera or 35mm lensModerateUrban life and candid momentsEditorial, art galleriesDocumenting everyday life spontaneously
Wildlife
Telephoto lens (200–600mm), fast shutterHardAnimals in natural habitatNature magazines, documentariesPatience-intensive shots of animals in the wild
Macro
Macro lens, ring light, focus railHardTiny subjects (insects, flowers, textures)Scientific imaging, product detailRevealing intricate details invisible to the naked eye
Fashion
Studio lighting, medium format cameraHardClothing, models, accessoriesMagazines, advertising, e-commerceGlamorous imagery for the fashion industry
Food
Macro lens, diffused lighting, styling propsModerateDishes, ingredients, beveragesRestaurants, cookbooks, social mediaMaking food look irresistible
Sports
Fast telephoto lens, high FPS camera bodyHardAthletes and sporting eventsNews, sports media, advertisingFreezing high-speed action moments
Architectural
Tilt-shift lens, wide-angle, tripodModerateBuildings and structuresReal estate, architecture firmsEmphasizing design, symmetry, and scale
Astrophotography
Star tracker, fast wide lens, high ISO cameraVery HardNight sky, stars, galaxies, nebulaeScience, prints, space mediaCapturing celestial objects with long exposures
Documentary
Any camera, prime lensesModerateReal events and social issuesJournalism, NGOs, exhibitionsTelling stories of human experience
Wedding
Two camera bodies, 24–70mm and 70–200mm lensesHardCeremonies, couples, celebrationsWedding industryCapturing once-in-a-lifetime moments
Product
Studio lights, lightbox, macro/standard lensModerateCommercial productsE-commerce, catalogs, advertisingClean, detailed images that drive sales
Aerial / Drone
Drone with gimbal cameraModerateLandscapes, cities, events from aboveReal estate, film, surveyingBird's-eye perspectives previously impossible
Black & White
Any camera, post-processing softwareModerateAny subject in monochromeFine art, editorialTimeless aesthetic emphasizing contrast and form
Abstract
Any camera, creative lenses or techniquesModeratePatterns, textures, light, colorFine art, interior decorNon-representational imagery focused on form
Underwater
Waterproof housing, wide-angle/macro lens, strobesVery HardMarine life, shipwrecks, coral reefsDocumentaries, travel, conservationExploring the hidden world beneath the surface
Newborn
Studio setup, soft lighting, propsModerateBabies under 2 weeks oldFamily photography studiosGentle, posed images of newborns

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