Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Facts On Photography

Photography is an art form used for both business and pleasure. This form of art is enjoyed by many to capture imagery in different forms. Photographers are able to add their personal touch to their photographs, making them unique or special to not only the photographer, but to others who admire the images as well.


Function


Photography is used to capture images for a variety of purposes such as entertainment, surveillance, art, storytelling and preserving memories.


Types


Types of photography include black and white, color, digital, full spectrum, still life, portraits, micro, macro, wildlife, aerial and outdoor.


Effects


Different effects in photography allow for enhancing and cropping images, digital altering, zooming in and out, and adjusting camera controls to alter the exposures.


Considerations


Photographers can use various angles, focus depths, exposures, cameras, lenses, shutter speeds and film to create beautiful and unique imagery for many purposes.


Famous Ties


Some famous photographers include photojournalist Eddie Adams, zone system pioneer Ansel Adams, fashion photographer Nigel Barker and Australian-born photographer Anne Geddes.







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