Topic 6 - Photography

Vocabulary

● photographer (taking photos as a profession)

● photograph (picture made using a camera)
● photographic (relating to photographs)
● photography (the practice of taking photographs)
● photogenic (looking attractive in photographs)
● capture (to take a picture)
● landscape (spaces in nature)
● portrait (photograph of a person)
● panoramic (wide format photo)
● selfie (taking a picture of yourself)

Questions

1. What type of photographs do you enjoy taking?

I’m not very keen on taking photographs, it has never been a favorite pastime of mine,
however on special occasions and celebrations I will often take pictures of my family and
friends, as it’s a great way of preserving wonderful memories. Also, every now and again I
will take some photos of a big meal, particularly if I’m eating out in a fancy restaurant.

2. Why is photography so popular in your country?

In recent years photography has become an extremely popular activity. This is mainly due
to certain advancements in technology, particularly with smartphones. Built into the
hardware of every single smartphone in circulation is a very powerful camera. The camera
is capable of taking very professional photographs and has many modern features. This
means that anyone who owns one of these devices is a potential photographer.
Moreover, social media platforms offer the ability to upload pictures online
instantaneously. Finally, photography is a wonderful way to capture special moments in
order to save meaningful memories, and of course it’s a very fun activity too.

3. Why is relaxing so important do you think?

In my opinion, having adequate time off to relax is essential for an individual to maintain a
healthy balance between their professional and private lives. Personally, there are 3 main
points that are of extreme importance, namely recharging our energy, refreshing our
minds and for relieving stress. If an individual is unable to properly address these
requirements, then they will soon feel exhausted and emotionally confused, not to to
mention severely anxious too.