Different kinds of Photography

 Aerial- standing tall above the subject, or shooting from a tall building, plane, etc...  Architecture- shots of buildings (no people)  Artistic- any shot of a subject where creativity is the number 1 goal.  Black and White - aka... B&W, working with no color.  Camera Phone- low quality, anytime, anywhere photography.  Event- Concerts, large parties, gatherings.  Macro- photographing very small, or very up close images. Very detailed.

 Nature- Land, water, plants and animals.  Panoramic- Wide view of the subject (often used with large group shots, or landscape shots)

 Underwater- any subject captured underwater... Caution- must have waterproof camera, or waterproof housing for your camera.

No matter the type of photography, the point is to have fun, and to be able to look back on your images and remember important moments in life. But my point is, might as well make them the best "looking" moments as possible =) So as for photography just for a "hobby" no need to worry yourself wondering what type of picture your taking, as long as you're enjoying it. No harm in learning some interesting photography terms though, maybe you can sound like a pro too!

Photographic work can be divided into dozens of categories, many with lots of sub-categories. The following list describes some common types of photography.

From a plane, helicopter, balloon or other airborne device. Adventure sports, daring feats, etc. Any type of photography practiced by non-professionals. Pets and their relationships with humans. Note that the human content is often as important as the animal. The art of making property appear attractive. Often involves panoramic photography. Photography in which creative composition is the goal. Space photography, through a telescope. A controversial type of photography which some claim can photograph a person's aura. Often confused with Kirlian photography. Not simply photography without colour, black and white photography explores shapes, tones and textures. Shadows and highlights become much more important. "Convenience" photography using a mobile phone's built-in camera. While not the best quality, camera phones have opened a new world of spontaneous, on-the-spot photo opportunities. Product shots, advertising, etc. Photography through a telescope or binoculars. Journalism, Events, Historical, Political, etc. Concerts, parties, festivals, weddings, etc. Police and legal photography. Photography in which the recording medium is sensitive to infrared light rather than the normal visible light spectrum. For use on posters, billboards, etc. A type of contact print photography in which an object touching a photographic plate is connected to a high voltage source, creating an aura-like image. Often confused with aura photography. The art of photographing very small and/or close-up objects. Specialized photography for clinical purposes, i.e. to help reveal and diagnose illness. Any technique for photographing objects too small to be visible to humans. Photographing objects to be converted into 3D models. Landscapes, animals, plants, sea, etc. Any technique used to capture images at night. Often includes infrared photography. Views of wide areas, up to complete 360° panoramas. Ghosts, unexplained phenomena, etc. Candid, Family, Fashion, Glamour, Passports & Visas, Portrait, Pregnancy, School, Sports, Wedding Uses the most basic type of camera possible — a box with a tiny hole to let light in. Landscape, Cityscape Views of Earth from orbit. Any specialized photography used for scientific endeavour, e.g. electron microscopy photographs, medical photography, astrophotography, etc. The specialized art of shooting people engaged in sports, games and adventure activities. Involves taking two photos simultaneously to simulate 3-D vision. Photographs taken for distribution to other people, for use in their projects. These photos tend to be quite generic, e.g. people working, landscapes, places, etc. Photographs with a very long exposure, used to illustrate something happening over time. A popular example is a street at night with car lights blurred into long lines. Photography to showcase locations, illustrate travel literature, etc. Photography in which the recording medium is sensitive to ultraviolet light rather than the normal visible light spectrum. Emphasizing urban environments. Any type of photography taken under water with a water-tight camera housing.