{"id":966,"date":"2023-03-22T18:10:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T17:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/?p=966"},"modified":"2023-03-22T18:17:03","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T17:17:03","slug":"photo-types-on-retna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/photo-types-on-retna\/","title":{"rendered":"Get to Know the Types of Photos you can Upload on Retna"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Retna is a platform for everyone to gain access to African images, whether you are a photo enthusiast who loves taking random pictures or you are a phone photographer who uses their phone to snap and edit photographs or you are a professional photographer with a camera; Retna is meant for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are wondering what type of images are allowed on Retna, this guide will help make things clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #095dff;color:#095dff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #095dff;color:#095dff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/photo-types-on-retna\/#Types_of_photographs_that_can_be_uploaded\" title=\"Types of photographs that can be uploaded\">Types of photographs that can be uploaded<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/photo-types-on-retna\/#Artistic_Photographs\" title=\"Artistic Photographs\">Artistic Photographs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/photo-types-on-retna\/#Street_photographs\" title=\"Street photographs\">Street photographs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/photo-types-on-retna\/#Food_photographs\" title=\"Food photographs\">Food photographs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/photo-types-on-retna\/#Fashion_photographs\" title=\"Fashion photographs\">Fashion photographs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/photo-types-on-retna\/#Sports_Photography\" title=\"Sports Photography\">Sports Photography<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/photo-types-on-retna\/#Nature_and_Wildlife_Photographs\" title=\"Nature and Wildlife Photographs\">Nature and Wildlife Photographs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/photo-types-on-retna\/#What_are_the_requirements_for_uploading_photos_on_Retna\" title=\"What are the requirements for uploading photos on Retna?\">What are the requirements for uploading photos on Retna?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/photo-types-on-retna\/#File_Size_and_Format\" title=\"File Size and Format\">File Size and Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/photo-types-on-retna\/#How_to_properly_tag_photos\" title=\"How to properly tag photos\">How to properly tag photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/photo-types-on-retna\/#Guidelines_for_Uploading_Photos\" title=\"Guidelines for Uploading Photos\">Guidelines for Uploading Photos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_photographs_that_can_be_uploaded\"><\/span>Types of photographs that can be uploaded<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artistic_Photographs\"><\/span><br>Artistic Photographs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Artistic photographs are images that are created with a purpose beyond simply capturing a moment or scene. They are photographs that are meant to evoke emotions, tell a story, or convey a message through their composition, lighting, colors, and other artistic elements. With the help of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Artistic-Photograph.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Artistic-Photograph.jpeg 427w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Artistic-Photograph-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/omojolade19\">Faleye Ojuolape<\/a> on Retna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Street_photographs\"><\/span>Street photographs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Street photographs are images that are captured candidly in public places, They are photographs that aim to capture everyday life and the essence of a city or a neighborhood, often focusing on people and their surroundings. Street photography is not about staged or posed images, but rather about capturing the spontaneity and unpredictability of real life. It requires the photographer to be observant and to have a quick reaction time to capture a moment that may only last a few seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In essence, street photography is about capturing the spirit of a place and its people, and about documenting the world as it is. It is a way for photographers to tell stories and share their perspectives on the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Street-Photography-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Street-Photography-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Street-Photography-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Street-Photography-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Street-Photography-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Street-Photography-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/beta.retna.io\/olajidetunde\">Babatunde Olajide<\/a> on Retna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_photographs\"><\/span>Food photographs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food photographs are pictures of food that are taken to make it look appetizing and tempting. They are usually taken in a way that emphasizes the colors, textures, and details of the food, making it look mouth-watering and inviting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food photography is commonly used in advertising, cookbooks, and social media to showcase a particular dish or food item. The goal is to make the food look so delicious that people want to try it for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Food-Photography-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Food-Photography-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Food-Photography-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Food-Photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Food-Photography-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Food-Photography-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/beta.retna.io\/aduroja\">Aduroja<\/a> on Retna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fashion_photographs\"><\/span>Fashion photographs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fashion photographs are taken with a focus on the clothing and accessories, but also on the models who wear them. The goal is to make the clothing look attractive and appealing to potential buyers or followers, while also conveying a certain mood or emotion through the image. These photographs are often used in magazines, advertisements, and social media to showcase the latest trends in fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fashion-Photography-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fashion-Photography-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fashion-Photography-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fashion-Photography-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fashion-Photography-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fashion-Photography-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fashion-Photography-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/beta.retna.io\/ezej\">Eze Joshua<\/a> on Retna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_Photography\"><\/span>Sports Photography<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These photographs capture the action, drama, and excitement of athletic activities, such as football, basketball, soccer, and other competitive sports, which fall under this genre. Overall, sports photographs aim to tell a story about the game, the athletes, and the emotions involved in the competition. They are an important part of sports media and can be found in newspapers, magazines, and online publications, where they are used to engage and inspire audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sports-Photography-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sports-Photography-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sports-Photography-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sports-Photography-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sports-Photography-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sports-Photography.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/beta.retna.io\/the_sybercafe\">Silas Odey<\/a> on Retna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nature_and_Wildlife_Photographs\"><\/span>Nature and Wildlife Photographs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nature and wildlife photographs are pictures that capture the beauty and wonder of the natural world around us. They showcase the stunning landscapes, majestic animals, and intricate details of plants and insects. These photographs are often taken in natural settings such as forests, deserts, mountains, and oceans, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nature and wildlife photographers use specialized equipment and techniques to capture these stunning images. They may use telephoto lenses to zoom in on animals from a distance, or macro lenses to capture the intricate details of flowers and insects up close. They also need to be patient and skilled at waiting for the perfect moment to capture the shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nature-and-Wildlife-Photography-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nature-and-Wildlife-Photography-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nature-and-Wildlife-Photography-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nature-and-Wildlife-Photography-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nature-and-Wildlife-Photography-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nature-and-Wildlife-Photography-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/beta.retna.io\/jmcreations\">JM Creations<\/a> on Retna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_requirements_for_uploading_photos_on_Retna\"><\/span>What are the requirements for uploading photos on Retna?<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"File_Size_and_Format\"><\/span>File Size and Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum file size to upload on Retna is 20MB. There is no minimum dimension that can be uploaded on Retna. There are different file formats that can be uploaded e.g jpg, png, jpeg, or heic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_properly_tag_photos\"><\/span><br>How to properly tag photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To properly tag your pictures on Retna, you need to describe the pictures. For instance, you uploaded a picture of a boy. The tags should be what the boy is doing in the image like \u201ca boy standing\u201d. We recommend you read through this guide we wrote on <a href=\"https:\/\/retna.io\/blog\/how-to-properly-tag-your-photos-on-retna\/\">how to properly tag photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guidelines_for_Uploading_Photos\"><\/span><br>Guidelines for Uploading Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a set of guidelines on Retna to ensure the safety of our community. We do not allow porn and violence-related images. Also, each image on Retna has an open license. 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