The purpose of most photography, regardless of the style used, is to offer an analysis or tell a story about the subject, be it a person, an activity, or an inanimate object. Some photographers make simple statements in the forms of aphorisms or witticisms, while others aim to deliver profound messages about topics such as poverty or environmental pollution. The statement that an image does make, its mood and relationships it expresses, are built up from the details contained within the image. While the viewer has a responsibility to “see” everything that is in the photograph and respond to it, the photographer is accountable for including an expressive component within the image that the viewer may identify with. Read more »

Feature photography is a style often attributed to photojournalists, but used by many other types of photographers. The essence of the style is to capture candid shots of real life that provoke an emotional response. When included in a newspaper or magazine, the pictures often stand alone, so they must tell the story with little to no text. Read more »

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