Camera shot types, photos and explanations

(A few) Camera Angles

A close up shot
Close ups are normally used to display a characters emotions and reactions to something else and can also be used to distinguish major and minor characters. They are commonly used in soap operas in order to focus on the conversations and emotions of the major characters.

An extreme close up shot (sometimes referred to as full or wide shots)
This type of shot is used when  the examination of a particular facial feature  or emphasis on a particular object is needed.The shot is so tight that only a detail of the subject, such as someone's eyes or an object they may be holding, can be seen.

A long shot
This type of shot is used to make the person or object sink into the background or blend in with their surroundings. The long shot normally shows the entire object(such as a tree) or human figure and is usually intended to place it in some relation to its surroundings.