types of photography
images created with aesthetic appeal
Artistic Photography
transparent piece of material which captures light to refract an image on the sensor
lens
determines how sensitive the camera's sensor is to light, regulating the ability for a camera to handle low-light or bright-light situations
ISO Settings
rectangular eye piece used to view what the lens sees, the framing of the image and the focus points of the camera
Viewfinder
setting to achieve the most accurate color in an image by removing color temperature
White Balance
used to sell a product
Commercial Photography
allows the photographer to adjust the planes framing to capture abstract images
Tilt-shift Lens
a device that opens and closes in front of the lens of a camera
Shutter
device used to measure the amount of light being detected in the image
Lighting meter
line where the sky appears to meet the ground
horizon line
documenting real events or situations through images
Photojournalism
wide-angle lens which distorts an image for a coverage area of 180 degrees
fish eye lens
measurement of the sensitivity
ISO
used to create highlights on the edge of the subject
Kick/Rim Light
titled horizon within an image
Dutch angle
Photographer who works independently to provide services to a variety of clients
Freelance
has a fixed focal length.
prime lens
measurement of how open or closed the iris of the camera is; can be measured from one centimeter to infinity
aperture
cards inserted into a camera to save the digital images
memory card
boundaries of what will be captured in a photo
frame
used solely to accurately document a subject for scientific purposes
Scientific Photography
has the ability to have a range of focal lengths
Zoom Lens
allows the cameras to select the settings
Full Auto Mode
Stand with three legs to stabiles the camera
Tripods
measurement of the amount of light hitting the cameras sensor
Exposure