Topic outline of photography

Topic outline of photography

Photography is the process of making pictures by means of the action of capturing light on a film. Light patterns reflected or emitted from objects are recorded onto a sensitive medium or storage chip through a timed exposure. The process is done through mechanical, chemical or digital devices known as cameras.

The following topic outline is provided as an overview of and introduction to photography:

Essence of photography

Basic photography concepts

* Composition in visual arts
* Rule of thirds
* Gelatin-silver process
* Gum printing
* Image histogram
* Negative
* Depth of field
* Photograph
* Print permanence
* Vignetting
* Shutter speed
* Perspective (visual)

Forms of photography

* Astrophotography
* Documentary photography
* Fashion photography
* Fine art photography
* Environmental portrait
* Fire photography
* Forensic photography
* Nature photography
* Photojournalism
* Endoscopy
* Stock photography
* Street photography
* Underwater photography
* Vernacular photography

History of photography

* Camera obscura
* Daguerrotype
* Timeline of photography technology
* Farm Security Administration
* William Fox Talbot

Photography techniques

* Bokeh
* Contre-jour
* Cross processing
* Cyanotype
* Digiscoping
* Film developing
* Harris Shutter
* Kite aerial photography
* High dynamic range imaging
* Holography
* Light Painting
* Macro photography
* Night photography
* Panoramic photography
* Panning
* Photogram
* Photographic print toning
* Push printing
* Rephotography
* Rollout photography
* Sabatier Effect
* Stereoscopy
* Sun printing
* Infrared photography
* Ultraviolet photography
* Time-lapse

Camera and photography equipment

* Camera
* Dry box
* Film base
* Film format
* Film holder
* Film scanner
* Film stock
* Filter
* Flash
* Movie projector
* Photographic film
* Photographic lens
* Slide projector
* Still camera
* Toy camera
* Tripod
* View camera
* Zone plate

Lists

* List of photographers
* List of most expensive photographs
* List of photographic equipment makers

External links

* [http://www.floridamemory.com/OnlineClassroom/photographic-processes/index.cfm Daguerreotype to Digital: A Brief History of the Photographic Process] From the State Library & Archives of Florida.
* [http://www.cycleback.com/photoguide/index.html Judging the authenticity of Photographs: 1800s to Today] Guide for collectors and historians
* [http://www.borodulincollection.com/index_eng.html Rarities of the USSR photochronicles] Pioneers of Soviet Photography.
* [http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/every_picture/index.html "Every Picture Has a Story"] - uses pictures from the Smithsonian's collections to show the development of the technology through the nineteenth century.
* [http://www.photo-web.com.au/shadesoflight Shades of Light (Australian Photography 1839 - 1988)] the online version of the original Shades of Light published 1998, Gael Newton, National Gallery of Australia.
* [http://www.illustratedphotography.com/photography-tips/basic Basic Photography Tips] - The basics of photography explained in a series of articles.


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