Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Photography and portraiture - What is the difference and significance between documentary photography and portrait photography?

What is the difference and significance between documentary photography and portrait photography?

Mainly for different purposes.

Documentary mainly reflects people's social activities, allowing the audience to see stories, plots, scenes, truth and so on through photos.

Portrait photography mainly shows the beauty of the characters themselves, including lines, light, movements, expressions, skin texture, clear eyes and so on.