Just like music, photography has genres | Boise Newborn & Family Portrait Photographer

Did you know there are photography genres? Yes, it's true!  Just like with literature, music, and other forms of art. There are countless genres of photography, but here are a few, just to give you an idea:

• Portrait Photography

• Photojournalism

• Fashion Photography

• Sports Photography

• Food Photography

• Product photography

• Wildlife Photography

• Architectural Photography

• Wedding and Event Photography

• Fine Art Photography

Here's another tip: not all photographers shoot all genres. Nor should they!  While knowledge and technical skills may apply across the board, each genre has its own set of challenges and specialized skills that are required to achieve a level of excellence. 

Even within a genre, there may be a subset of more specific genres. For example, Portrait Photography can include Family Photography, Newborn Photography, Senior Portrait Photography, Maternity Photography, Motherhood Photography, Beauty Photography, Headshots, and more. Some types of photography may straddle genres. For example, Wedding photography is basically a cross between event photography, photojournalism, and portrait photography.

So as you are shopping for a photographer, be sure to ask whether your photographer has a genre (or sub-genre) specialty! 

What's our specialty? At Keepsake Reflections, we specialize in Portrait Photography! More specifically, we specialize in all things Mom, Baby, and Family! Ok, maybe not ALL... we don't specialize in Cake Smash sessions. Our goal is capture the story of your family, from bump to baby and beyond.