Artistic Style in Photography

Artistic style: 1. the style of a particular artist or school or movement. 2. how something is done or how it happens

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” Gore Vidal

 In art we look at form and method to describe an artists style.  An artistic style is a combination of equipment, genre, subject, place, motivation and skills.  It's the expression of theme and concepts.

Subject is what you photograph.
Style is how you photograph it..



Photography style examples: Photojournalism, Black and White, Digital, Nature, Portrait, Fine Art, Documentary, Classic, Fashion, Commercial, Sports, Landscapes, Macro, Panoramic, Nude, Food, Abstract, Illustrated,




Fine art is the expression of an artist's perceptions and emotions.




 All of my art is an expression of an emotion.




“Fashions fade, style is eternal.” Yves Saint Laurent

"Style is a reflection of your attitude and your personality." Shawn Ashmore


“Style is what unites memory or recollection, ideology, sentiment, nostalgia, presentiment, to the way we express all that. It's not what we say but how we say it that matters.” Federico Fellini


“Style is the perfection of a point of view.” Richard Eberhart



Synonyms: ability, accomplishment, artfulness, brilliance, craftship, creativity, finesse, flair, genius, mastery, proficiency, style , talent, taste, touch, virtuosity, workmanship