Examples of different types of shots

This is an example of a Close-Up (CU) shot. Close-ups are when the subject is in focus, showing detail, whilst the background is out of focus. In this case, this young girl's face is in focus and we can see the detail of her skin on her face.

This is an example of a High Angle Shot (HAS).  This type of shot is a shot from above the subject in focus and is usually used to lessen the importance of the figure, threatening it. This in turn can also make the viewer seem in power. However, in this example, the man reading his book, makes it seem like this could be the Point of View (POV) of a higher power like God watching him.

This is an example of a Long Shot (LS) or Wide shot. This generally is used to show where the place is, the setting. When there are subjects, this shows where they are and their size in relation to their setting.

This is an example of a Mid/Medium Shot (MS). This is shot at a 'medium' distance, generally, the showing the subject would show their body from the waist up. The camera is close enough to pick up details but it is still far enough away to be able to follow any actions. This can show what a story is about and the characters in the story.

These are examples of Low Angle Shots (LAS). This shot is from below the subject, looking upwards. Here, the left photo is a more obvious example of LAS. This gives the subject more significance. If we were photographing a person from a Low Angle, it would exaggerate their size thus seeming more important.