Types of Shooting

There are many different styles of photography for everyone to enjoy. Everyone interested in photography have different interests in which they like to shoot; some prefer portrait photography while others enjoy macro or landscape. There are several different types of photography and below are some different examples and some tips on how to get the best shot no matter your favourite photographic taste.

Portrait
When shooting people keep in mind that you want to capture the essence of that particular person you are shooting. The “smile and say cheese” type of photos will not speak anything of the personality from the subject. If possible try to capture some candid moments of your subject when they are not looking, these images will be have more depth and speak much more to the viewer.




Landscape
When shooting rolling mountains or a colourful field of sunflowers keep some important tips in mind.Perspective and Ratio: Do not let the horizon draw a line directly in the middle of your image. Try to keep a rule of thirds in mind, so either keep the horizon on the top third of your image or bottom third. Also make sure to set your focus to infinite in order to keep all elements of the photo in focus.





Macro
This type of photography is meant for getting extremely close to your subject. Macro photography can give simple, overlooked objects such as a beer can or a piece of wood, a different life when shooting up close and personal. The aim is to bring forth elements of the object not usually seen with ordinary sight.




Documentary
These images are meant to tell a story with one single photograph. A still image of a shopkeeper sweeping the floor in the early hours of the morning, or a empty bed with tossed sheets are examples of images that will invite the viewer to use their imagination and put together a story in their own minds to suit the image