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1 – Landscape Photography Landscape photographyIf you love photography and have the tendency to stop and look at the beautiful scenery around you and freeze nature in one picture, you are definitely a type of photographer interested in the type of photography called landscape photography. 2 – Wildlife Photography wildlife photographyThe genre of photography that focuses on animals and their natural habitat is called wildlife photography. Animal behaviors in wild are also capture by wildlife photographer. Mostly these pictures are captured to be printed in journals or exhibitions. Many people practice this type of photography. Apart from a good camera, several lens, strong flashlight, you need patience to click the right picture. 3 – Aerial photography aerial photographyAerial photography is that kind of photography where pictures are captures from a higher altitude such as planes, air balloons, parachutes and skyscrapers. These pictures provide a larger view of the subject and its background. 4 – Sports / Action Photography sports photographyThis genre of photography specializes in capturing a decisive moment in an event of sports. Sports photography is one of the difficult types of photography. It requires practice along with the various equipments. 5 – Portrait Photography portrait photographyOne of the oldest types of photography is portrait photography. It can range from shooting your family members to friends to pets. It is often called portraiture and this type of photographer abounds. 6 – Architectural Photography architectual photographyThis type of photography deals with taking shots of structures, houses and buildings from different angles. The main purpose of architectural photography is to create a positive impact on potential real estate buyers. 7 – Wedding Photography/Event Photography wedding, event photographyIt is said that a newcomer in professional photography begins his/her career by practicing a wedding or event photography. But that does not mean that this type of photographer does not require and any skill. A person dealing in this type of photography has to be an expert in portraiture and extremely good editing skills. The demand for wedding photography or event photography is more. 8 – Fashion Photography fashion photographyFashion photography captures models in a glamorous light display fashion items such as clothes, shoes and other accessories. This type of photography is conducted mostly for advertisements and fashion magazines. 9 – Macro Photography macro photographyMacro photography is that type of photography in which pictures are shot at a closer range to showcase the details of the subject matter. The interesting subjects of macro photography are flowers, insects, textures of interwoven things such as sweaters, baskets etc. 10 – Baby Photography/Family Photography baby,family photographyBaby/family photography is another popular type of photography. Baby/family photography is conducted when a family is blessed with a newborn. The different expressions of a baby as well as along with the family members are captured in this type of photography. The whole family comes together to freeze one moment in time in this type of photography. 11 – Abstract Photography abstract photographyAbstract photography is often compared to abstract art as it also focuses on the shape, pattern, color, form, and texture. The subject of abstract photography is generally second to be viewed as the impact of the aspects surrounding the subject convey the essence of the image in most cases. 12 – Beauty Photography Beauty photographyBeauty photography focuses on bringing out the real beauty of the subjects and requires great talent and skill from the photographer. In order to capture the best beauty photographs, the proper combination of light along with complete trust and imagination from both the photographer and the model are absolutely essential. 13 – Bird Photography Bird photographyBird photography is one of the oldest and most popular types of photography that has been pursued by both amateur and skilled professionals. Bird photography requires extreme patience and skill on the part of the photographers as these feathered creatures are extremely moody in maintaining their position and pose. 14 – Black And White Photography Black and white photographyThe trend of capturing pictures in black and white is popular even today as it helps to bring out the natural beauty of the subjects. This type of photography makes extensive use of contrasts and shadows to give the pictures a realistic and beautiful look. 15 – Bodyscape Photography Bodyscape photographyBodyscape photography is the art of clicking images of nude human subjects in a manner that is not erotic yet is mesmerizing. This type of photography is generally carried out in black and white in a environment where the natural elements can be easily integrated into the pictures. 16 – Candid Photography candid photographyCandid photography comprises of pictures clicked in completely natural states of the subjects without any prior preparedness. This type of photography is increasingly becoming popular not only during social events and special occasions, but for general images as well as it helps in capturing the uniqueness and magic of the moment. 17 – Conceptual Photography conceptual photographyConceptual photography is all about presenting a concept or an idea present in the mind of the photographer to other people only through the medium of photographs. This type of photography is generally used in advertising, where a picture helps in reiterating an idea, a tagline or a catchphrase for a product or service. 18 – Firework Photography firework photographyAs the name indicates, Firework photography deals with clicking images of the beautiful firework display especially at night. This type of photography is relatively easy and can be carried on with a normal camera. These images, when clicked in a proper manner are quite majestic and appealing for the viewers. 19 – Food Photography food photographyFood photography is the art of clicking images of various food items in manner that makes it immediately appealing to the viewers. The food photographers need to pay attention to not only the proper arrangement of the food but also the context in which it is to be presented to get the best shots.