This page, “Genres”, started in October 2016, lists links to web sites of general categories of current sites and practising photographers in their art that will hopefully interest and inspire you.
Most photographers and many photographs will cross boundaries and encompass two or more genres, so, for instance, if you are looking for “abstract landscapes” or “abstract people” try looking in the “Abstract” section as well as the “Landscape”, or “People” section.
As usual, we are not trying to replace Google but just highlight a few good examples of that genre. These may not be the best photographers in their genre, there is not really a “best” photographer, just ones that you prefer over another. Also some very good photographers do not have a well-stocked web site and our aim is to link to web sites with many good (in our opinion) examples.
We are not responsible for outside web site content. Please feel free to let me know if a link no longer works or you have an excellent proposal for a particular genre.
Abstract
Abstract
Abstract photography has been around since the birth of the camera, even Fox Talbot made abstracts. There are degrees of abstraction, some subjects are obvious and others much less so. Abstract is not necessarily the same as Creative, although some images can be both.
Michela Griffith abstract landscape images, based in the Peak District of Derbyshire, England
Valda Bailey – uses various techniques to blur detail and create abstract shapes in the landscape
Eileen Rafferty – Art and photography, see B&H Event video March 2021 (NB many B&H event videos are removed after a few weeks)
Action and Sport
Action and Sport
Links coming
Flower and Garden Photography
Flower and Garden Photography
Polina Plotnikova FRPS – Polina has many brilliant flower and doll photographs in her galleries
Karl Blossfeldt – German (1865 – 1932) is best known for his close-up photographs of plants and living things, published in 1929
Clive Nichols – Arguably the best Britain’s garden and flower photographer
Mono / Black and White
Mono / Black and White
Links coming
Portraits and People
Portraits and People
Zack Arias – People, studio, street, lighting and creative.
Rankin – High Fashion/portrait/film photographer, check out his many portfolios
Hannah Couzens – St Alban’s based portrait shop
Glyn Dewis Talented Photoshop specialist and trainer, especially known for portraits and landscapes. Youtube Channel
Still Life and Macro
Still Life and Macro
Alex Hyde – Specialises in macro wildlife and landscape
Street
Street
Also see “Portraits and People”
Rui Palhar and Thomas Leuthard – Both excellent B&W work
Valerie Jardin Valerie is a French Street Photographer that lives in Minnesota in the United States
Studio
Studio
Also see “Portraits and People”
Hannah Couzens – St Alban’s based portrait shop
Wildlife
Wildlife
Also see “Landscape”
Alex Hyde – Specialises in macro wildlife and landscape