Which Famous Photographer Matches Your Own Photography Style?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Famous Photographer Matches Your Own Photography Style?
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About This Quiz

Photography is one of the most popular forms of art out there, and while it seems easy to learn, it has many rules one must follow. These rules, like the rule of thirds, allows photographers to stand out from one another. And like other forms of art, there are famous and iconic people who set trends and movements within their niche. You've got Pablo Picasso in the painting world, Coco Chanel in the fashion world, but what about in the world of photography?

First off, there are different styles of photography, and each style has its famous photographers. For example, Frans Lanting became well-known for his wildlife photography, capturing elephants, lions and cheetahs in their natural habitats. He also made a name for himself in National Geographic magazine. Now, if you're interested in candid photography, you might learn a thing or two from Henri Cartier-Bresson. He was a French photographer who captured spontaneous moments in everyday life. Whether it was a businessman walking on a street or a lady sitting on a park bench, Cartier-Bresson knew how to turn dull moments into creative works of art. No matter what your skill level is with a camera, this photogenic quiz will determine what famous photographer matches your photography style.


1 - lighting  portrait session
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What type of lighting would you use for a portrait session?
I like to control different aspects of light and shadows.
Studio lighting
Natural lighting
It doesn't matter, as long as it's black and white.

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2 - editing photos
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How do you feel about editing photos that already look naturally stunning?
All photos need some type of editing.
Some minor touch-ups are usually needed.
I don't really believe in editing photos.
Well, I guess it would depend on the picture.

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3 - style of photography
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What style of photography suits your personality the best?
Landscape photography
Portrait photography
Documentary photography
A mix of still-life and abstract photography

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4 - emotions
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What emotions should a picture convey?
A sense of calm and peace
Moodiness
A sense of justice and truth
Curiosity

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5 - time of day photo
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What time of day is suitable for a photo session?
Morning
Evening
Afternoon
It doesn't matter.

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6 - still-life centerpiece
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Which of these objects would you use as a still-life centerpiece?
Leaf
Camera
Lipstick
Bell pepper

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7 - Serious quiet
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Many of your friends would describe you as a _________ type of person.
Quiet
Silly
Serious
Charming

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8 - black and white photo
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Which do you prefer more: sepia, color, or black and white photos?
Sepia
I admire all three.
Color
Black and white

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9 - type of camera
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On what type of camera would you splurge a few hundred dollars?
35mm DSLR camera
Canon Mark II
Nikon 35mm camera
4 x 5 RB Auto Graflex

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10 - unique spin on your photos
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How do you put a unique spin on your photos?
I like making my photos ultra-sharp.
I like to put the focus on small details.
I prefer raw and authentic photos.
I like to take everyday objects and make them look like something else.

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11 - meaning behind  photographs
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If someone asked you about the meaning behind one of your photographs, would you tell them?
I think my photos are pretty straightforward.
It depends on the photo.
Sure, why not?
No, I like to leave things to the imagination.

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12 - focus on eyes
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If you were going to take a picture of someone, on what feature would you focus?
Lighting
Their movements
Their eyes
The shape of their body

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13 - broken flower stem
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You're walking through a park when you see a broken flower stem. Do you take a picture of it or manipulate it first?
I would manipulate the lighting.
I would adjust it a little bit.
Take a picture of it as is
Manipulate it

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14 - working with difficult clients
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How do you feel about working with difficult clients?
I prefer working alone.
I just go where the money is.
I don't mind, but it'll show in the photographs.
I never work with difficult people.

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15 - artistic inspiration
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Where does your artistic inspiration come from?
Nature
My imagination
People
Everyday objects

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16 - views on the world around you
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What are your current views on the world around you?
The world is a magnificent place.
The world is full of brilliant and imaginative people.
This world is cruel and evil.
The world is full of hidden details that can't easily be seen.

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17 - skill set
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Would you describe your skill set as more artistic or technical?
I don't know; I just capture the moment.
Technical
Artistic
A mix of both

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18 - photography classes
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Are you currently enrolled in any photography classes?
I used to be, but not anymore
Yes, and I'm loving it
No, but I want to
Nope, I'm not much of a school person.

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19 - wildlife photography
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What type of photography do you avoid at all costs?
Fashion photography
Night photography
Wildlife photography
Sports photography

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20 - gear photographic
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How much gear do you carry with you?
I carry some basic equipment.
I need a separate van for all my gear.
I don't own any photography gear.
A moderate amount

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21 - photo session planning
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Is it more fun to plan out a photo session or let things happen naturally?
It depends on my mood.
I like to prep for the shoot, but I also leave room for spontaneity.
I'm more spontaneous with my work.
It's better if I plan everything out.

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22 - photography rules
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Which of these photography rules do you follow to a T?
Golden spiral
Golden ratio
Rule of thirds
Leading lines

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23 - How often practice photography
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How often do you practice your craft?
Not as much as I used to
Every single day
Only when I get a client
Once in a while

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24 - abstract photo session
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Which of the following would serve as a great base for an abstract photo session?
Ocean waves
Raindrops
Smoke
Fruit

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25 - photography nickname
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If you had a photography nickname, what would it be?
Scholar
Technician
Documentarian
Artist

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26 - New Zealand
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Which of these beautiful locations would you visit for fun?
New Zealand
Italy
India
Scotland

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27 - Smartphone cameras + selfies
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Smartphone cameras + selfies: How do you feel about them?
I don't mind a nice selfie, but I'm not good with smartphones.
I don't mind either of these.
I love smartphones, but I hate selfies.
I hate them both.

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28 - Horse
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What animal seems the most photogenic to you?
Fox
Horse
Dog
Fish

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29 - natural gift for photography
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Have you always had a natural gift for photography?
No, I had to develop my craft over time.
I'd like to think so.
I'm not really sure.
Yes, I was always skilled in it.

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30 - Vincent van Gogh
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Which of these iconic painters gives you creative inspiration?
Vincent van Gogh
Andy Warhol
Edvard Munch
Pablo Picasso

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