“Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field.”
‘Photography’ derived from two Greek words (photo + graph) means preparing ‘graph’ i.e.
the picture with the help of ‘photo’ i.e. light. Basically, what happens in this is that the rays returning
after colliding (reflecting) from the object reach the negative-film or digital sensor inside the
camera through the lens, and an image of the object is formed. In negative film, the image is
formed by a chemical process (due to photo-sensitive chemicals applied to the film). Whereas, in
digital cameras, the same work is done by the image sensor electronically.
Photography is the art, application, and practice of creating images by recording light, either
electronically using an image sensor, or chemically using a light-sensitive material
such as photographic film.
Photography touches many aspects of modern man & life. We are all familiar with the role of
photography in creating portraits of people, depicting everyday life, family moments, and social
events. But today the usefulness of photography is essential in many other fields. To understand
what photography is and its usefulness in our lives, take a look at its various applied fields –
1. Photojournalism and press photography – photography done for magazines and
newspapers.
2. Fashion photography – related to modeling and fashion
3. Advertisement / Industrial Photography – Photography of products and market products
of various industries.
4. Studio photography – for human portrait or group photographs in various everyday needs
5. Wildlife photography – documentation of animals and their habitats
6. Forensic photography – to assist police in criminal investigation
7. Science Photography – Photography of scientific research and laboratory activities of
various branches of science.
8. Film Photography – Various stages of film shooting and photography of film
personalities and artists
9. Event Photography – Photography of various occasions, ceremonies, family celebrations,
gatherings, parties, weddings, etc.
10. Stock Photography – Photography done for stock photo agencies which are like online photo libraries.
11. Marine Photography – Photography done under the sea
I started it in 2015 when I bought the new Android phone. Photography was new for me. As the
happiness of getting a new mobile, I started clicking pictures of very small things as a hobby but
when people appreciated my photography it became my passion. I started to click the pictures from different perspectives/points of view, and angles with new imagination.
Published by: Grace Ladies Global Writers Forum
On 29th January 2024
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