PHOTOGRAPHY Muna Fahed Abou Fayad Dr. Insaf Chahdura
201310898
2 Meaning of photography The process or procedure of creating pictures by the activity of radiant energy and particularly light on a sensitive surface, (for example, film or an optical sensor)
Early history of the camera First camera was known as camera obscura or pinhole image, can project a (reversed) image through a small opening onto an opposite surface. This principle may have been known and used in prehistoric times. The earliest known written record of the camera obscura is to be found in Chinese writings called Mozi, dated to the 4th century BCE. Until the 16th century the camera obscura was mainly used to study optics and astronomy, especially to safely watch solar eclipses without damaging the eyes.
Invention of photography Around the year 1800, British inventor Thomas Wedgwood made the first known attempt to capture the image in a camera obscura by means of a light-sensitive substance. He used paper or white leather treated with silver nitrate. Although he succeeded in capturing the shadows of objects placed on the surface in direct sunlight, and even made shadow copies of paintings on glass, it was reported in 1802 that "the images formed by means of a camera obscura have been found too faint to produce, in any moderate time, an effect upon the nitrate of silver." The shadow images eventually darkened all over.
3 How does the new cameras work? Regularly, lens is utilized to focus the light reflected or emitted from objects into a real picture on the light-sensitive surface inside a camera during a timed exposure. With an electronic picture sensor, this delivers an electrical charge at every pixel, which is electronically prepared and put away in a digital image file for subsequent display or processing. The outcome with photographic emulsion is an invisible latent image, which is later chemically "developed" into a visible image, either negative or positive relying upon the motivation behind the photographic material and the strategy for handling.
Types of Photography There are different types of photography techniques which provides the viewer a message in the form of art. It’s all about the right angle, correct lighting and great lens. For different types of photos, the lens has to be changed accordingly. If you want more details in your photo, then go for macro lens. In the following pages I will be talking about the types of photography.
4 1. Fashion Photography In the world of photography, Fashion Photography is one of the most sought after careers since it is one of the most highly paid jobs. Fashion photographers are sought out to create portfolios for budding and experienced models.
2. Beauty Photography Beauty Photography is similar to portrait photography as the photographer brings out the real beauty of his models through his talent. The best beauty photography happens when there is a right combination of trust, lighting and imaginative skills from both the model and the photographer.
5 3. Nature Photography
Nature Photography doesn’t involve only plants or trees; it involves the natural scenery as seen through the photographer’s eyes. It can be landscapes, hills, waterfalls or anything that can be captured outdoors.
4. Wildlife photography Wildlife photography is a challenging style of photography as the photographer should have good field expertise. A lot of patience, correct angle and sense of timing is required for the perfect shot.
6 5. Black and White
Most of the black and white photography styles are classic as it brings out the raw beauty of the subjects. Contrast and shadows go a long way in making your photos realistic and beautiful.
6. Wedding Photography The best moments of your life can be captured by wedding photographers. Using fast lens and creative lighting, you will be surprised with the end results.
7. HDR Photography HDR Photography is all about capturing three different types of images and merging them together which brings out amazing contrasts in your photos. While shooting in HDR it’s best to use automatic capturing, else set your camera on a tripod and make sure it doesn’t move. This is one of the important tips while capturing in HDR.
7 8. Travel Photography People who love to travel can become amazing travelling photographers. Just keep shooting while you have fun and also have an eye for detail. Different country traditions can be seen through the travel photography.Â
9. Time Lapse Photography Time lapse Photography is the best way to capture motion. This involves continuous shooting of a specific subject at different time intervals.
10. Macro photography
Macro photography brings out the minute details of the chosen subject. Things that are not normally visible to the human eyes looks amazing in macro photography.
8 Here are more photography types that exist in our world but they are a little bit different: 11. Underwater Photography
12. High speed Photography
13. Panoramic Photography
9 14. Motion Photography
15. Infrared Photography
16. New Born Photography
10 17. Past and Present Photography
18. Sunrise\ Sunset Photography
19. Rain Photography
11 20. Storm Photography
21. Colorful Photography
22. Rainbow Photography
12 23. Bird Photography
24. Night Photography
25. Landscape Photography
13 26. Architectural photography
27. Commercial photography
14 28. Documentary photography
29. Photojournalism
30. Food photography
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Conclusion Eventually, Photography is considered as part of the art, but a photograph captures a moment in time in its actuality, whereas something like a painting or drawing, however accurate is essentially a rendering of whatever the artist chooses to see.
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References https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photography • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_photography • http://webneel.com/different-types-of-photography •