Exposure
The three main components that affect exposure in photography
What is ISO, aperture, and shutter speed?
The guideline that suggests dividing the image into a grid with four key intersection points
What is the Rule of Thirds?
Occurs when the light source is behind the subject, which can create silhouettes or emphasize shapes
What is backlighting?
Controls the amount of time the camera’s shutter is open, affecting motion blur and exposure
What is Shutter Speed?
Clears images of spots or blurriness caused by dust or fingerprints
What is cleaning the lens?
The last leg on the Exposure Triangle we should adjust
What is ISO?
Composition principle that creates depth and directs the viewer's eye towards the subject.
What are Leading Lines?
The time of day that provides soft warm light that enhances colors and texture in photographs
What is Golden Hour?
Adjusts the color temperature of the image to ensure that colors appear natural across lighting conditions
What is white balance?
You should do this when the camera battery gets low during operation
What is replace/recharge the battery?
Controls amount of light that enters the camera, affects depth of field
What is aperture?
The use of elements in the scene to create a frame around the subject, drawing attention to it
What is framing?
In a two-light setup, one is the main light source for your scene while the other just brightens the shadows
What are key and fill lights?
Mode that allows the photographer to control all exposure settings without automatic adjustments by the camera
What is M (manual) mode?
This practice prevents against data loss due to accidental deletion, hardware failure, or corruption
What is backing up SD card?
Setting that achieves a blurred background in your photograph and crisp subject
What is a wide-open aperture (small f-number)?
Creating a sense of balance and harmony with reflective elements
What is symmetry?
Creates strong shadows and highlights, often resulting in unflattering images
What is harsh lighting?
Piece of equipment that stabilizes the camera, allowing for longer exposures without blur
What is a tripod?
Factor that tells you what direction your light source is coming from
What is the direction of the shadows?
Makes the camera more sensitive to light, introduces noise
What is increasing the ISO?
The empty area around and between the subjects of an image; creates a sense of simplicity and focus.
What is Negative Space?
Used to complement light coming front the main source, filling in shadows and enhances the overall lighting of the scene.
What is a fill light?
The setting on your camera that prioritizes shutter speed
What is Tv (Canon)?
This feature on a camera ensures that your subject in clear and in focus with a half-press of the shutter button
What is autofocus?