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The difference between thematic photography and folk photography

Different definitions, different themes.

1. Theme photography is a photographic work that shoots a certain theme or topic, aiming at expressing some thoughts, feelings or stories through photography; Folk photography refers to recording and displaying the traditional culture, customs and lifestyle of a certain area or group.

2. The subject of thematic photography can be any subject or topic, such as people, scenery, architecture, art, etc. The object of folk photography is mainly the traditional culture, customs and lifestyle of a certain area or group.