10 types of Photography and 5 Picture compositions.

 Photography is the art, science, and practice of capturing images using a camera. It can be used for creative expression, documentation, communication, or storytelling.

1. Nature Photography:

Is the art of capturing images that showcase the beauty of the natural world. It focuses on elements of nature such as landscapes, wildlife, plants, flowers, weather, and natural scenes.


Photo of natural set up taken near Rwandex
SONY ILCE-7M3, f/2.8, ISO-100, Ep1/800 sec, lens 24mm

2. Candid Photography:

Is the art of capturing people without them posing or being aware that they’re being photographed. The goal is to show real emotions, natural expressions, and spontaneous moments just as they happen.


                                    Photo of students at Rwandex during photojournalism excersice
SONY ILCE-7M3, f/2.8, ISO-160, Ep1/3200 sec, lens 24mm

3. Documentary/ Human Interest Photography:

Is the practice of capturing real-life events, people, and situations to tell true stories.


photo taken at the street in kichukiro
SONY ILCE-7M3, f/14, ISO-160, Ep1/125 sec, lens 50mm

4. Street Photography:

Is a type of photography that captures everyday life and human activity in public places.

                                               
                                                photo of motorcyclist taken randomly at the street at kichukiro
SONY ILCE-7M3, f/22, ISO-160, Ep1/125 sec, lens 24mm

5. Architectural / Structural Photography:

Is the art of capturing buildings, bridges, monuments, and other man-made structures in a visually appealing and accurate way.


photo of the Globe at Mount Kigali University next to the information office
SONY ILCE-7M3, f/2.8, ISO-100, Ep1/1600 sec, lens 37mm


6. Portrait Photography:

It focuses on capturing the personality, mood, and expressions of a person or group.


                                                     photo of Aline Umuhoza and Rajab Kwizera at Rwandex during                                                                      photojournalism exercise
SONY ILCE-7M3, f/2.8, ISO-160, Ep1/3200 sec, lens 24mm

7. Landscape Photography:

It captures outdoor scenes such as mountains, forests, rivers, and sunsets. Emphasizes natural beauty and scenery.


landscape photo taken at Rwandex showing the buildings and part of land 

SONY ILCE-7M3, f/2.8, ISO-160, Ep1/3200 sec, lens 70mm


8. Waterscape Photography:

It captures landscapes with a body of water as a central element, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls.


                                                     photo taken showing mass of water taken at Rwandex

SONY ILCE-7M3, f/2.8, ISO-160, Ep1/3200 sec, lens 28mm

9. Wildlife Photography:

It involves photographing animals in their natural habitats. Requires patience and long lenses to capture animals safely.


                                          photo of wild birds taken at the Rwandex water mass

SONY ILCE-7M3, f/2.8, ISO-160, Ep1/1600 sec, lens 70mm

10. Object Photography:

(also called product or still-life photography) is a type of photography that focuses on capturing inanimate objects things that don’t move in a clear, detailed, and often visually appealing way.


                                                photo of  an object at Mount Kigali University near the Globe
                         
SONY ILCE-7M3, f/2.8, ISO-100, Ep1/2000 sec, lens 31mm




picture composition
Rule of Thirds
Dividing the image into nine equal parts with two horizontal and two vertical lines. 

photo of the National flag at Mount Kigali University
Leading Lines
Using natural lines (like roads, rivers, or fences) to draw the viewer's eye into the picture and toward the main subject.


photo of set-lite and electrical wires taken at the streets in kichukiro



Framing
Using elements in the scene (like doorways, windows, or tree branches) to create a "frame" around your main subject.

photo of Abraham chor with his friend Mayen Omar at Mount kigali University near the cafeteria relaxing

Negative Space
The empty or unoccupied area surrounding the main subject.


photo of an eagle taken from high above
Balance
How the visual "weight" of objects is distributed. 
photo of Basket of amandazi (Rwandan style) taken at the street near the Mount Kigali University



















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