People take pictures with their cameras all the time, but not everyone can call themselves a “photographer.”

Photography is the art of capturing light with a camera, usually via a digital sensor or film, to create an image. With the right camera equipment, you can even photograph wavelengths of light invisible to the human eye, including UV, infrared, and radio.

Types of photography?

There are many different types of photography, such as landscape, macro, wildlife, portrait, documentary, fashion, travel and event photography.

What do you need for photography?

To start taking pictures, all you need is a camera, which can be anything from a basic smartphone to an advanced DSLR or a mirrorless camera. However, photography equipment is not all that important – light, subject, emotion and composition are all critical elements of a successful photograph.

What is the most common type of photography?

There are a number of photography genres that are very popular today. These include portrait, landscape, architecture, fashion, food, sports, wildlife, macro, street, event and documentary photography.