General Vocab
the message(s) about the subjects, content and topics conveyed in the photo.
What is Theme
Objects, shapes, lines etc. that repeat and create a pattern.
What is Repetition?
The outline of an object or shape.
What is Contour?
Juxtaposition
What is placing two objects, places, people, images or ideas near each other for the purpose of comparison, usually to emphasize differences and to make a point
Define Intention
What is the reason why the photographer made the image
Focus
What is an area that appears clear and sharp (in contrast to areas that are blurred or in the shadows).
Define Contrast
What is the visual difference between light and dark, varying textures, sizes, and so on.
The images, objects, animals, activities, events, places, people, traits, emotions associated with a word
What is Connotation?
Define Abstract
What is an image or picture emphasizing shapes, lines or details rather than recognizable objects.
The quality of light
What is Value?
Distributes visual elements unevenly.
What is Asymmetrical Balance?
A version of metaphor that extends over the course of multiple lines, paragraphs, or stanzas of prose or poetry.
What is Extended Metaphor?
Captures an image of a scene in a straight- forward way without using distortion or unusual angles.
What is Direct Approach
Can be both positive (areas that attract most attention) and negative (the emptier areas).
What is Space?
High, Low, Titled, Eye Level
What is Camera Angle?
A point of view that attempts to limit personal bias, considering all information with equal regard and fairness.
What is Objective?
If you could touch an image, what would it feel like?
What is Texture?
The arrangement or structuring of formal elements that make up an image
What is Composition?