What is Photographic Style
Photographic style refers to the way a photographer approaches their craft and creates images. It encompasses the techniques, choices, and creative decisions a photographer makes in order to communicate their vision and message through their photographs.
There are many different styles of photography, and no one style is better than another. The key is to find a style that resonates with your own vision and helps you to effectively communicate your message to your audience.
Some common styles of photography include:
Documentary: This style of photography aims to capture real-life events or situations as they happen, without interference or manipulation by the photographer. Documentary photographers often seek to tell a story or convey a message through their images.
Portraiture: This style of photography focuses on capturing the likeness, personality, and mood of a person or group of people through posed or candid shots. Portrait photographers may use a variety of techniques, such as lighting and composition, to create striking and expressive images.
Landscape: This style of photography involves capturing the beauty and grandeur of natural environments, such as mountains, forests, and beaches. Landscape photographers often use techniques like long exposures and wide-angle lenses to create dramatic and awe-inspiring images.
Street: This style of photography involves capturing candid, spontaneous moments in public places, such as city streets or markets. Street photographers often seek to capture the essence of a place and its people, and may use techniques like candid compositions and black and white processing to create striking and evocative images.
Fine art: This style of photography is often more conceptual and expressive, and may involve more post-processing and manipulation of the image. Fine art photographers often seek to create images that are aesthetically pleasing or that convey a deeper message or meaning.
Ultimately, the style of photography you choose will depend on your own vision and goals as a photographer. Whether you prefer to document real-life events, capture stunning landscapes, or create expressive fine art images, the most important thing is to find a style that speaks to you and allows you to effectively communicate your message through your photographs.
Watch my episode on tips you can do to find your own style!