Photography Specialisations Part 1 · 2017-06-30 · Photography Specialisations Part 1 Study Unit 1 © 2017 Singapore University of Social Sciences. All rights reserved. Introduction

Photography Specialisations Part 1

Study Unit 1

© 2017 Singapore University of Social Sciences. All rights reserved.

Introduction

The different specialisations in photography

Analyse the different specialisations in photography

including Nature, Pet, Travel, PhotoJournalism,

Portraiture and Sports


Specialisations in Photography



Nature, Pet, Travel, PhotoJournalism, Portraiture, Sports,

Architecture, Event, Fashion, Advertising, Product and Food,

Wedding…



Nature Photography

• Covers landscape, plants, wildlife, macro close-ups

• Strong objection to the use of digital enhancement software to

distort the reality of the photograph

• Photographs can be used for scientific record or published in the

magazines



Nature Photography

• The lens with long focal range is useful for wildlife

• Available light is preferred

• Macro lens is useful for close-up studies of plants and insects

• Flashlight is used for macro close-ups of insects







Pet Photography

• Photographs of pets in various forms of activity

• Photographs are often used for magazines and advertisements



Pet Photography

• The lens of longer focal length is useful in capturing the pets in

their candid moments

• Choice of available light or artificial light







Travel Photography

• Photographic record of people and culture an area in its natural

condition at a point in time

• Covers a wide range of subjects and good to have a checklist to

prepare for the photo shoot



Travel Photography

• The lens of short to long focal length is required to cover various

aspects

• Expect to experience photographing in all types of lighting

conditions ranging from low light and ambient light to harsh

lighting regardless of indoor or outdoor







PhotoJournalism

• Photographs of chronicle events that are significant, important

and often historical or with a cause

• Angles are usually candid and not posed



PhotoJournalism

• Choice of available lighting or flashlight

• Long lens and wide-angle lens are used







Portraiture

Photography record of the people’s facial expression with careful

selection of background and props



Portraiture

• Choice of available and natural lighting

• Can be formal pose or informal candid

• Can be full body, half body, head and shoulder and head shot







Sports Photography

• Photographic record of physical activities in action

• Often used for magazines, advertisements



Sports Photography

Usually the long lens is used





Summary

Establish the need for different specialisations

Introduce a few specialisations


Reflection Questions

Why is digital manipulation strongly discouraged in

Nature photography?

Is professional travel photography the same as

amateur travel photography?

Can the fisheye lens be used for portraiture

photography?


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Photography Specialisations Part 1 · 2017-06-30 · Photography Specialisations Part 1 Study Unit 1 © 2017 Singapore University of Social Sciences. All rights reserved. Introduction