Photography Basics
This is the opening in a camera lens that controls the amount of light entering the camera
aperture
This is the part of the camera where the light enters to create an image
Lens
This technique involves dividing your image into nine equal sections and placing your subject along the intersections
Rule of Thirds
This element defines the lightness or darkness of a color or object
value
This process allows plants to convert sunlight into energy
photosynthesis
This camera setting determines how sensitive the sensor is to light
ISO
This button is pressed to take a photo
shutter button
This composition method uses roads, rivers, or paths to guide the viewer’s eye to the main subject
leading lines
The principle that involves differences in elements, like light and dark or rough and smooth, to create interest
contrast
This ship famously sank on its maiden voyage in 1912
Titanic
This refers to the amount of time the camera’s sensor is exposed to light
shutter speed
This small device on the camera emits light to brighten a dark scene
flash
This principle of composition balances objects of equal visual weight across the frame
balance
This refers to the surface quality of an object, which can be real or implied
texture
Highest grossing film of all time
Avatar (the one with the blue people)
This essential element of photography determines the overall sharpness or clarity of the subject.
focus
This screen on the back of the camera displays the image you just captured
LCD screen
This technique uses repeated shapes, lines, or textures to create visual interest in a photo
pattern or repetition
The principle that uses size relationships to show importance or create interest
proportion
This is the largest planet in our solar system
Jupiter
This mode on the camera allows you to adjust the settings in previous questions.
Manual Mode
This part of the camera lets you view and frame your shot before taking it
viewfinder
This term refers to the range in a photo where objects appear acceptably sharp, controlled by the aperture setting
depth of field
This element can be manipulated to show perspective or create a sense of depth in a composition
space
This superhero movie is known for the quote, "With great power comes great responsibility."
Spider-Man