Types of Photography

Learn about the different types of photography, from studio to portrait and from still life to street photography. Follow tutorials in a range of genres.

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Portrait

70 Imaginative Examples Of Conceptual Photography

Tutorial • Beginner

Conceptual photography - as a part of conceptual art - is a photography genre in which the artist makes a photograph of a concept or idea. In this type of...

Prakash Ghodke • 12 Apr 2011
Studio

The Simple Guide to Shooting a Perfectly Lit Product Photo

Tutorial • Intermediate

Twice a month we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in October, 2009. ...

Flint Hannah • 6 Apr 2011
Street

Street Photography: 80 Superb Examples & Tips

Tutorial • Beginner

Street photography is a type of documentary photography that features subjects and people in candid situations. It's usually focused on public places such...

Prakash Ghodke • 15 Feb 2011
Street

80 Impressive Examples Of Urban Decay Photography

Tutorial • Beginner

Urban decay is the process whereby a previously functioning city, or part of a city, falls into disrepair. It's essentially the art of capturing beautiful...

Prakash Ghodke • 8 Feb 2011
Street

Shooting London: Photography Examples & Tips

Tutorial • Beginner

Arriving at any major city can be daunting, not least if you are on a photography-related trip. Somewhere as expansive as London can be a difficult location...

David Appleyard • 21 Dec 2010
Landscape & Nature

Beauty Of Nature: 100 Brilliant Examples Of Bird Photography

Tutorial • Beginner

Bird photography is one of the most challenging types of nature photography, but remains an incredibly popular hobby for many people. The subject is usually...

Prakash Ghodke • 8 Dec 2010
Types of Photography

Urban & City Photography: 70 Dramatic Examples

Tutorial • Beginner

Cities are truly amazing places. The dramatic collision of people and architecture gives each city a unique essence and existence. They are living breathing...

Joel Bankhead • 23 Nov 2010
Exposure

50 Stunning Photos That Freeze Time With a Fast Shutter

Tutorial • Beginner

Capturing a moment takes patience, a degree of luck and often, a fast shutter speed! When done correctly, these fleeting moments tell a story, capture an...

Marie Gardiner • 5 Oct 2010
Street

50 Ultimate Examples Of Architecture Photography

Tutorial • Beginner

Architectural photography is a careful balance between the aesthetic and the accurate. Here are 50 examples of varying architecture, everything from...

Marie Gardiner • 14 Sep 2010
Types of Photography

Capturing Wisdom: 100 Photos of the Older Generation

Tutorial • Beginner

Today we pay homage to human beings all over the world who have seen the world spin around on its axis for more days than many can even comprehend. They have...

Josh Johnson • 7 Sep 2010
Portrait

100 Stylish Examples Of Fashion Photography

Tutorial • Beginner

Fashion photography is a genre of photography devoted to displaying clothing and other fashion items. It's often an incredibly experimental medium, and...

Prakash Ghodke • 31 Aug 2010
Street

30 Amazing Architecture Photos (And 5 Tips to Make Your Own)

Tutorial • Beginner

Architecture is an incredibly fascinating area of design. The seemingly impossible physics, the play of light, the masculine textures, it all comes together...

Marie Gardiner • 24 Aug 2010