Arts and Crafts - Areas of Photography

Here you will learn some English words related to areas of photography such as "holography", "headshot", and "medical imaging".

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the use of photography for practical purposes such as advertising, journalism, scientific research, and other fields where photography is used as a tool to convey information or communicate a message

the practice of capturing photographs from an elevated position, typically from an aircraft, drone, or satellite, to provide a unique and comprehensive perspective of the landscape, environment, or structures below

a specialized form of photography that involves capturing images of celestial objects, such as stars, planets, and galaxies

a method for seeing where radioactive materials are located in a sample by using special film or detectors to capture the radiation they emit

a photographic technique that involves a series of rapidly taken images of a moving subject to analyze and study motion and behavior

a type of photography that focuses on the natural environment and landscapes, often capturing geological features, landforms, and natural phenomena

a medical treatment that uses light, typically ultraviolet (UV) light, to treat a variety of conditions, such as skin disorders, depression, and sleep disorders

a style of photography that emphasizes the realistic and objective representation of the subject, without the use of manipulation or alteration, to convey a truthful and direct depiction of the world

the practice of obtaining information about the Earth's surface or other objects from a distance, typically using satellite, aircraft, or drone-based imaging systems

a specialized technique that involves illuminating a sample with oblique or tangential light, causing the specimen to appear bright against a dark background

a technique that involves using specialized equipment, such as high-speed cameras and strobe lights, to capture images of fast-moving objects or events at extremely fast shutter speeds

a photographic technique that involves using laser light to create a three-dimensional image, or hologram, of an object by recording the interference pattern created by the beam of light reflected off the object

a technique that involves using photographs of a subject taken from different angles to create accurate three-dimensional measurements and models of the subject

a specialized form of photography that involves capturing magnified images of small objects or details, such as cells, tissues, or microorganisms

a specialized technique that involves capturing images of ultraviolet (UV) light, which is not visible to the human eye

a specialized technique that involves capturing images of infrared light, which is not visible to the human eye

a branch of medicine that involves using various imaging techniques

headshot [noun]

a type of photographic portrait that focuses primarily on the subject's face, often used for professional or promotional purposes

a collection of pre-existing photographs that are licensed for specific uses, such as for commercial or editorial purposes

mugshot [noun]

a photographic portrait taken by law enforcement agencies of a person who has been arrested, typically taken at the time of booking and used for identification purposes

Ex: His mugshot revealed a smug expression , which made headlines .
selfie [noun]

a photo of a person that is taken by the same person, usually shared on social media

Ex: The selfie received hundreds of likes and comments from followers on her Instagram account .

the act or profession of reporting news articles in newspapers or magazines mainly through photographs

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freelance photographers who aggressively pursue and take pictures of celebrities, often in invasive or intrusive ways

Ex: Despite attempts to avoid attention , the singer was constantly hounded by the paparazzi .

a series of photographs that tell a story or convey a message, often accompanied by captions, text, or other visual elements

a type of photography that captures spontaneous and natural moments of people or animals, often taken without their knowledge or consent

snapshot [noun]

a casual and informal photograph taken quickly and without much preparation or technical consideration