Technical
Compositional Elements
Photo Classroom &
Ms Liz sayings
Camera Parts
Color Theory /
Lighting
100

This term is what determines the overall brightness of your image and is controlled by using aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. 

What is "Exposure"

100

If we draw a tic-tac-toe board on the image and the subject falls on a specific intersection it follows the ____________

Rule of Thirds 

100

True or false: the computers are touch screen.

FALSE

100

This is the brand of camera we are using.

Nikon

100

The term used for an image that has one color with different variations of hue / lightness of that one color.

Monochromatic 

200

If the light is low, raise your _______

ISO

200
Using these numbers in your image will give a more dynamic and interesting composition.

Odd numbers 

200

True or false: you can save your photos where ever you want on the computers

FALSE

200

describe the proper way of holding your camera 

1. camera strap around neck

2. left hand under your lens

3. right hand on right side 

200

colors across from each other on the color wheel which adds contrast to the image

Complimentary 

300

The size of the opening on the lens that allows light through. This also controls your depth of field. 

What is Aperture 

300

Areas within a photo that are empty. 

What is Negative Space

300

True or false: You use a SD card that is specific to you and has your number.

True

300

This goes on your lens & helps protect it from fingerprints and breaking.

What is a UV Filter

300

The type of light that gives harsh shadows. 

What is hard light or high contrast light

400

For sports photography or a scene where you want to freeze motion use a _______

high number /quick shutter speed 

400

Having two or more elements in the frame that contrast each other. It can also be described as "being out of place"

 Juxtaposition

400

This is what Ms Liz says when excited about an image or moment

yayuuuu or yaaaaas

400

The two different modes of focus on your camera

MF (manual focus) & AF (Auto focus)

400

We describe the temperature / color of light in these two categories. 

Warm light and cool light. 

500

This determines the clarity/sharpness of the photo.

Focus

500
Using a background that makes the subject stand out. 


Figure to ground

500

What you might hear if you are holding your camera incorrectly

"check in with your hands" "move your left hand" "hand under the lens"

500

How do you adjust your aperture on your camera?

Hold down the button on the top right (marked with aperture icon), and spin the wheel that is usually used for shutter speed. 

500

colors next to each other on the color wheel. example red, orange, yellow

What is analogous 

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