Other image forming techniques
Besides the camera, other methods of forming images with
light are available. For instance, a photocopy or xerography machine forms
permanent images but uses the transfer of static electrical charges rather than
photographic film, hence the term electrophotography. Photograms are images
produced by the shadows of objects cast on the photographic paper, without the
use of a camera. Objects can also be placed directly on the glass of an image
scanner to produce digital pictures.Other image forming techniques
Besides the camera, other methods of forming images with
light are available. For instance, a photocopy or xerography machine forms
permanent images but uses the transfer of static electrical charges rather than
photographic film, hence the term electrophotography. Photograms are images
produced by the shadows of objects cast on the photographic paper, without the
use of a camera. Objects can also be placed directly on the glass of an image
scanner to produce digital pictures.
Modes of production
Amateur
An amateur photographer is one who practices photography as a
hobby and not for profit. The quality of some amateur work is comparable to
that of many professionals and may be highly specialized or eclectic in its
choice of subjects. Amateur photography is often pre-eminent in photographic
subjects which have little prospect of commercial use or reward.
Commercial
Commercial photography is probably best defined as any
photography for which the photographer is paid for images rather than works of
art. In this light, money could be paid for the subject of the photograph or
the photograph itself. Wholesale, retail, and professional uses of photography
would fall under this definition. The commercial photographic world could
include:
Advertising photography: photographs made to illustrate and
usually sell a service or product. These images, such as packshots, are
generally done with an advertising agency, design firm or with an in-house
corporate design team.
Fashion and glamour photography usually incorporates models
and is a form of advertising photography. Fashion photography, like the work
featured in Harper's Bazaar, emphasizes clothes and other products; glamour
emphasizes the model and body form. Glamour photography is popular in
advertising and men's magazines. Models in glamour photography sometimes work nude.
Crime scene photography consists of photographing scenes of
crime such as robberies and murders. A black and white camera or an infrared
camera may be used to capture specific details.
Still life photography usually depicts inanimate subject
matter, typically commonplace objects which may be either natural or man-made.
Still life is a broader category for food and some natural photography and can
be used for advertising purposes.
Food photography can be used for editorial, packaging or
advertising use. Food photography is similar to still life photography, but
requires some special skills.
Editorial photography illustrates a story or idea within the
context of a magazine. These are usually assigned by the magazine and encompass
fashion and glamour photography features.
Photojournalism can be considered a subset of editorial
photography. Photographs made in this context are accepted as a documentation
of a news story.
Portrait and wedding photography: photographs made and sold
directly to the end user of the images.
Landscape 360-degree panoramic picture of the Chajnantor
plateau. In the center is Cerro Chajnantor itself. To the right, on the
plateau, is the Atacama Pathfinder Experiment (APEX) telescope with Cerro
Chascon behind it.
Landscape photography depicts locations.
Wildlife photography demonstrates the life of animals.
Paparazzi is a form of photojournalism in which the
photographer captures candid images of athletes, celebrities, politicians, and
other prominent people.
Pet photography involves several aspects that are similar to
traditional studio portraits. It can also be done in natural lighting, outside
of a studio, such as in a client's home.
The market for photographic services demonstrates the
aphorism "A picture is worth a thousand words", which has an
interesting basis in the history of photography. Magazines and newspapers,
companies putting up Web sites, advertising agencies and other groups pay for
photography.
Many people take photographs for commercial purposes.
Organizations with a budget and a need for photography have several options:
they can employ a photographer directly, organize a public competition, or
obtain rights to stock photographs. Photo stock can be procured through
traditional stock giants, such as Getty Images or Corbis; smaller microstock
agencies, such as Fotolia; or web marketplaces, such as Cutcaster.Other image
forming techniques
Besides the camera, other methods of forming images with
light are available. For instance, a photocopy or xerography machine forms
permanent images but uses the transfer of static electrical charges rather than
photographic film, hence the term electrophotography. Photograms are images
produced by the shadows of objects cast on the photographic paper, without the
use of a camera. Objects can also be placed directly on the glass of an image
scanner to produce digital pictures.Other image forming techniques
Besides the camera, other methods of forming images with
light are available. For instance, a photocopy or xerography machine forms
permanent images but uses the transfer of static electrical charges rather than
photographic film, hence the term electrophotography. Photograms are images
produced by the shadows of objects cast on the photographic paper, without the
use of a camera. Objects can also be placed directly on the glass of an image
scanner to produce digital pictures.
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