Content
Even if you feel that you already know what kind of photography you like to do, it's always a good idea to try your talent at different aspects of photography.
Pictorial, this is a general term but it applies to any photographer who's goal is simply to create beautiful photos. This breaks down into smaller subsets but the most popular form is landscape and nature photography. This is what I do and it's tempting to go on and on but I will just say that this form of photography, to me, is a real art. At least that is goal to create art in photographic form. It is the goal of the photographer to use their abilities to capture an image in it's moment of beauty and simplicity.
Portrait, this can be people and even animals. It also includes wedding photography as well. This is an aspect of photography that can be a lot harder than it seems. Not only do you have to know your basic photo composition but you need to understand what makes each person look their best. You must know how to bring out their personality and character in the shot. If you love working with people this may be your field. It's fun and challenging.
Photojournalism, now this isn't just press photography, though that is one aspect of it. It is also documentary photography as well, the latter doesn't always need an event to occur right in front of you. Either way the purpose is to tell a story. Really good photojournalism shouldn't need the text below it to tell you what is going on. It should be compelling and storytelling. Composition still plays a part, you can't tell a story if the story can't be seen. And while these photos can be beautiful in their technical aspects they aren't necessarily beautiful images. The story telling is as important.
Abstract, probably not as common of a form of photography but I'm seeing it more and more. This is usually characterized by extreme close ups of detail of something, so much so that you can't identify the original subject. But in this case that doesn't matter since the abstract detail or pattern is the subject of the photo. (Color can also be the subject as well.) Basic composition still plays a part, maybe a bigger part in this form of photography.
This week's assignment: Four rolls of film again. Roll one, pictorial, get outside and try your best using all your abilities to capture moments of beauty and simplicity. Composition is key here. Roll two, portrait, get somebody to volunteer for you. Remember composition but really focus on finding the shots that make that person look their best. Different light, background, camera angles, or even clothes. Roll three, photojournalism, outside or inside anywhere you see stories. This can be as simple as a child playing with their toys. Find the appropriate moment to take a shot that tells the story. Roll four, abstract, details, details, and more details. Get in close, make sure that you can't identify the subject but find beauty in the color or details of the item.
If you have some specific questions please visit my Photography Forum at: http://kellypaalphotography.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/index.php and post your question there.
About The Author
Copyright 2004 Kelly Paal
Kelly Paal is a Freelance Nature and Landscape Photographer, exhibiting nationally and internationally. Recently she started her own business Kelly Paal Photography (http://kellypaalphotography.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/index.php). She has an educational background in photography, business, and commercial art. She enjoys applying graphic design and photography principles to her web design. http://kellypaalphotography.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/index.php
express cleaning service Arlington Heights ..There's so much you can do with an underwater video... Read More
Every device needs a driving force to operate, just as... Read More
With modern technology in the form of SLR digital cameras,... Read More
Everyone has a digital camera today and we all take... Read More
There are many different types of photography. You can take... Read More
1. Pet photos - advertise a Pet Photography business where... Read More
STAY CONNECTED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.Making your own digital photo... Read More
HP has started making digital cameras only recently. However, the... Read More
Photography is a diversified field of creating a spectral variety... Read More
We all want to make the most of our wedding... Read More
There is one simple technique any body can do to... Read More
So you recently bought a digital camera or perhaps your... Read More
Some compact cameras are small enough to fit in your... Read More
Photos are a great way to share your travel experiences... Read More
One technology that hasn't kept up with the rapid pace... Read More
Strike one! Strike two! Strike three!Baseball! America's Pastime, and a... Read More
So your picture came out less then perfect. Blemishes or... Read More
Night photos can take on a somewhat magical quality you... Read More
PrefaceIn order to understand color management, it is important to... Read More
Your first thought when you read "Alligator Farm" might be... Read More
It doesn't matter if your emailing photos of your grandson... Read More
Disposable Cameras (also called single-use cameras) first came on the... Read More
We all love our animals. They do such funny, adorable,... Read More
Having an efficient work flow is essential for photographers. In... Read More
Digital cameras are available in several price ranges today. They... Read More
tidy up service Arlington Heights ..Purchasing any gift item for your child is a mind-numbing... Read More
The digital camera is a wonderful device that allows a... Read More
Nude photography is the genre of art photography, whose subject... Read More
At a Photo Club meeting I attended recently, the President... Read More
When my old Olympus digital camera got broke while caving... Read More
Panasonic is a world-renowned consumer electronics company today. Its digital... Read More
There is one simple technique any body can do to... Read More
You may have already started to make money from your... Read More
So you have bought a camcorder and have shot some... Read More
George Eastman, founder of Kodak is world renowned today. Digital... Read More
A photo buyer calls for a picture of pigs. It... Read More
Strike one! Strike two! Strike three!Baseball! America's Pastime, and a... Read More
It doesn't matter if your emailing photos of your grandson... Read More
How many of the birthday party pictures you've seen are... Read More
Being such a fascinating device as the digital camera, this... Read More
The business of stock photography has drastically changed over the... Read More
You will need an underwater camera housing to keep your... Read More
Understanding light is one of the very basic principles of... Read More
There are major obstacles to overcome to get into nude... Read More
Like many people who've made the switch from film cameras... Read More
With modern technology in the form of SLR digital cameras,... Read More
If you are buying a new underwater camera or video... Read More
The world of photography is an amazing one. It's been... Read More
The digital camera being a fantastic and technologically advanced device... Read More
Women photographers are fortunate. Unlike other titles, photographer has no... Read More
Photography |