Top 10 Most Popular Photography Genres

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3. Sports Photography

sports photography- popular photography genreSports photography should be one of the most daunting photography to do, even to experienced photographers. A slight mistake in judging the right position and speed will ruin to shot. However, it gives a wide scope of getting perfect moments at different types; all with a strong impact. In general sports photography fall under editorial purposes for several newspapers and wire agencies. Also, it is used for promoting and advertising purposes in building a brand or promote sports. Sports photography has also been one of the most economical genres, either be it in football, cricket, chess, athletics or any other sports. However, capturing perfect moments of sportsmanship, joy and anger in the field take a lot of practice in positioning and shooting.

2. Wildlife photography

wildlife photography- popular photography genreRegarded as the most challenging and amazingly adventurous type of photography, wildlife photography requires telephoto lens to capture insanely beautiful moments in the forests. With both risks and thrills, wildlife capturing also comes under one of the highest paid jobs in the world. Adventurous trips and treks throughout several enchanting landscapes, this photographic genre has endless scopes and opportunities. Wildlife photography requires a lot of practice at using different macro, focal length and underwater lenses to capture insects, birds, animals and marine life.

1. Candid Photography

Candid Photography- most popular photographic genreCandid Photography has been one of the most enjoyed photography where people or things are clueless about the camera or the photographer. Most of the photographs presented in books, newspapers and historical images are candid photographs. It can also be called as a secret photography type which also comes under the rubric of photojournalism. Street photography and reaction photography falls under the candid photographic genre. Though it is the most popular genre, mastering candid photography takes years of practice in managing the speed, lights, flashes, moments etc. Candid photography captures all the uniqueness and natural facial expressions to have a very strong emotional impact.

Conclusion

Though people want to master in a particular photographic genre, capturing moments of anything that people love is the true bliss of photography. Together with these genres there are other types like the travel, nature, street, panoramic, cloudscape photography and many more. Photography is something that brings the world in a common shelter and speaks all the languages without a sound. So, capture moments, get dynamic and add nostalgia to your life!

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