Photography is the art of capturing images using light and a camera. The word photography comes from the Greek words "photo" meaning light and "graphy" meaning drawing or writing. How it works
Photography can be done electronically with an image sensor or chemically with a light-sensitive material like photographic film.
A person who takes photographs is called a photographer. Uses of photography
Photography is used in many fields, including art, film and video production, science, manufacturing, business, and recreational purposes.
There are many different types of photography, including landscape, sports, street, architectural, event, black and white, and aerial.
Examples of different types of photography
Landscape photography: Captures scenic landscapes like mountains, forests, coastlines, and deserts
Sports photography: Captures live action of a sporting event, including the players and actionable moments
Street photography: Captures chance encounters and random incidents in public places
Architectural photography: Captures buildings and structures, including their exteriors and interiors
Event photography: Captures guests, happenings, environment, and moments of an event or occasion
Aerial photography: Takes images from a greater distance from the subject