Photoshop
Non destructive image editing. Allows you to make adjustments to your image without it effecting the original.
Adjustment Layers
Metal piece on top of an SLR/DSLR for attaching a flash.
Hot Shoe
Lighting technique that comes from a 45 degree angle and leaves a triangle of light on the opposite side of he face under the eye.
Rembrandt
A photographer who sets their own hours and pricing. Does not just work for one specific company.
Freelance
Type of balance where both sides mirror each other and are exactly the same.
Symmetrical Balance
Allows you to work on specific ares of your layers with out it affecting the entire image.
Layer Mask
Allows you to leave the cameras shutter open for any amount of time. You must use a tripod with this mode.
Bulb Mode
Used to get permission from the subject in the photo if the image will be used commercially.
Model Release
Lens used for sports and wildlife photography. Anything 100 mm or longer, will get close to subjects that are far away.
Telephoto lens
When all elements of the photo work together to create a pleasing feeling of oneness and cohesiveness.
Harmony
Allows you to go back through your steps in the manipulation process.
History Pallet
Adjustable opening in a camera lens that limits the amount of light coming in to the camera. Will also effect the depth of field in a photo. Also called the f/stop
Aperture
Lighting technique that comes from a 90 degree angle, only half of subject is lit.
Split Lighting
Will set the color on your computer screen to match the colors on your printer for more accurate printing.
Monitor Calibration
Using objects in the surrounding area to surround the main subject.
Framing
Key used to clone something
Alt
Controls the length of time light is allowed into the camera during an exposure. Also effects how motion is captured.
Someone who takes photos for a newspaper or magazine.
Photojournalist
Use this type of mat board and tape for your images when you frame or create a portfolio. This will preserve the life of the photo so it wont fade or yellow over time.
Acid Free
Something in the background that conflict with the main subject. A tree that looks like its growing out of a persons head.
Mergers
An easy way to isolate an area for specific editing. Use the brush tool to paint with red to isolate.
Quick Masking
Camera setting that effects sensitivity of the image sensor to the amount of light present during an exposure. Will effect the noise of an image too.
ISO
Lighting from above, leaves a shadow under the nose. Highlights forehead and cheekbones.
Butterfly
Protect the artist from having their work stolen. Gives the artists the full rights for copying and use in marketing/commercial materials.
Copyright Laws
Creates an orderly related movement in the photograph.
Rythm