Photography

Photography is the process of making pictures by means of the action of light. It involves recording light patterns, as reflected from objects, onto a sensitive medium through a timed exposure. The process is done through mechanical, chemical or digital devices commonly known as cameras.

Commercial Photography aka Obtaining Photographic Services

The greater commercial photographic world is traditionally broken down to:

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• Advertising Photography: photographs done to illustrate a service or product. These images are generally done with an Advertising Agency, Design Firm or with an in-house Corporate design team.
• Editorial Photography: photographs done to illustrate a story or idea within the context of a magazine. These are usually assigned by the magazine.
• Photo-Journalism: this can be considered a subset of Editorial. Photographs done in this context are accepted as a truthful documentation of a news story.
• Portrait & Wedding Photography: photographs done and sold directly to the end user of the images.
• Fine Art Photography: photographs created to fulfill a vision, and reproduced to be sold directly to the end user.