Romanticism is an artistic and intellectual movement, which began in the late 18th and early 19th century Europe. It was a reaction against the realism of modern science. It is a strongly emotional and evocative artistic style, that shows vivid imagination.

Images in romanticism are quite often empty, avoiding life. However some photographers use humans and animals to tell the story. Sometimes it can include dark and stormy weather, with a foreboding spirit about it. The most important feature in a romantic landscape is the emotion that inspires the viewer.

A romantic photographer is someone who projects their inner being, emotions and experiences outward through the lens. Romanticism is about resonance, longing and evocation. Nature was a source of inspiration in the visual arts of the romantic movement. Romantic artists depicted nature to be beautiful, powerful and unpredictable.