Introduction To Photography

Photography: Is the series of actions involving light or electromagnetic radiation to record images of objects on various surfaces. Photography always requires light to duplicate the real-life images being taken. To capture the image, it requires a camera to produce the recreation of the image. Each area of photography requires a specific type of lens, lighting and uses of various angles. The most important rule of photography is the rule of thirds. 

There are various genre of photography:

1)     Architectural Photography:  Is the photographing of buildings and similar structures that are both aesthetically pleasing and accurate representations of their subjects. At this type of photography, we can include interiors or exteriors of buildings and even an interesting element of the design. The two aspects that the photographer must be challenging while shooting buildings are the lighting and the distortion.

2)    Aerial photography: When taking photos of the ground from an elevated/direct down position. Usually the camera is not supported by a ground-based structure. The platforms that the photographer uses are aircraft, helicopters, etc.

3)    Candid Photography: Are moments that captured spontaneously as they happen. One important example of this type of photography is the wedding photography.

4)    Documentary Photography:  Is the type of photography that used to chronicle significant and historical events. Usually refers to a particular form of photography to chronicle events of environments both significant and relevant to history as everyday life. Also, is the emotional connection to stories of injustice, documentary photography can capture and sustain public attention.

5)    Fashion Photography is a genre of photography which is displaying clothing and other fashion items. Fashion photography is often used for advertisements or fashion magazines. The client from this photo of fashion photography has a specific role to sell the clothes. The fashion photography can be done in every location such as studio, street, apartment, building or anywhere outside.   

6)    Food Photography: This type of photography is used by restaurants, websites to encourage customers to try and sell their products.

7)    Landscape Photography: This is the most popular photography genre where the photographer can provide the sense of the place and aesthetic that this place may have. Also, the photographer shows the impact of environmental change.

8)    Conceptual Photography: Are images that are telling a specific story and illustrates an idea. This type of photography is often seen in advertising where the picture may have a headline. Adobe Photoshop has allowed in order to have a great manipulation of images to combine elements. The photographer has a role to convey a message through his image

9)    Sports photography: Refers to the genre of photography that covers all the types of sports such as football, basketball, hockey, etc. Is the most exciting genre of photography because it captures the action at his peak and requires planning and skill. 

10) Street Photography: Is a type of photography that features subjects in candid situations within public places. Capturing ordinary, everyday life in public spaces or life as it happens at the streets. It is similar with candid photography, but the photographer documents the public space.

According to the researcher that I have done I found that the fashion photography it could be the genre that I want to continue. I have a lot connections in my country such as fashion designers, graphic designers and some shops and this makes me to decide to go with this genre. Also, I think that in this genre the photographer can make a lot of profit if he works hard. 

Here is my SWOT analysis as a fashion photographer:

Strengths Ø  Good with writing blogs Ø  Good Knowledge of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop Ø  Well organized Ø  Working as a team Ø  Patience Ø  Creativity Ø  Passion for photography Ø  Positive Attitude	Weaknesses Ø  Lack of experience to work for other genres of photography Ø  Need to organize exhibitions of my work Ø  More promotion for my work Ø  Quiet Ø  Theory work and research Ø  Deadline
Opportunities Ø  Learn new skills Ø  Meet new people Ø  Learn how to edit photos Ø  Expand portfolio Ø  Create personal blog and website Ø  Create business cards Ø  Feedback from others	Threats Ø  Cost Ø  Safety Ø  Competition between Photographers Ø  Models fail to turn up Ø  Changes in technology

Evaluation of my work

The above pictures are included in my portfolio for the previous year. The graffiti is something that I choose a lot of time for my images. with these 3 photos which I made them outside I have the disadvantage of the sun. At the studio If I have more time I will do better shooting. The model at the first has a good pose with her hands and at the background the sea it gives a good impression in the image.
In the second image i did this photo in a studio which is a collaboration that I did with a hairdresser in order to promote his hair. I did this shooting in a studio because with the concept that I choose to do is better to do it in the studio.
At the third image I like the pose of the model also and the emotion of the girl is great. The composition also is great. These girl at the photo knows how to stand