Exposure triangle
What does the "exposure triangle" refer to in photography?
The three elements of exposure: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO.
What is portraiture?
Portraiture is a genre of photography focused on capturing a person’s face, expression, personality, or mood.
What is Photoshop?
Photoshop is a photo editing software used to enhance, manipulate, and create digital images.
What is lighting?
Lighting refers to how light is used to illuminate the subject in a photo, affecting the mood, exposure, and overall look of the image.
Which of the following is not a genre of photography?
A) Portrait Photography
B) Landscape Photography
C) Macro Photography
D) Time Photography
D) Time Photography
What Canon camera setting would you select to prioritise aperture mode?
AV (Aperture Value)
Whats something you can use to help with bad sunlight when taking a portrait?
a reflector
Which tool in Photoshop would you use to crop an image?
The Crop tool
What is the difference between natural and artificial light?
Natural light comes from sources like the sun and stars, while artificial light is man-made, such as from light bulbs or screens
What is the default file extension for a photoshop document?
A) .jpg
B) .psd
C) .png
D) .pdf
B) .psd
You need to use the tripod when the shutter speed is below what fraction of a second?
1/60th of a second
What is the primary purpose of "posing" in portrait photography?
To guide the subject into a position that enhances their features, communicates the intended mood, and creates a visually pleasing composition.
What is the difference between "layers" and "groups" in Photoshop?
Layers are individual elements in the image, while groups are collections of layers that can be edited together.
What is the main difference between hard light and soft light in photography?
Hard light creates sharp shadows and high contrast, while soft light creates gradual shadows and a more even exposure.
Which of the following best describes the rule of thirds in photography?
A) Placing the subject in the center of the frame for balance
B) Dividing the image into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines, and placing key elements along those lines or their intersections
C) Taking three photos of the same subject from different angles
D) Using a tripod to ensure your photo is level
B) Dividing the image into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines, and placing key elements along those lines or their intersections
When creating a photograph with the subject in focus, but the background is blurry - what aperture setting would you use?
a wide aperture (low f-stop number, for example, f/1.8 or f/2.8)
How can a photographer convey a subject’s personality or character through portraiture?
Hint: there are 3 ways that we have been learning about.
By adjusting the lighting, expression, and posing to match the subject’s personality
e.g., a relaxed pose and soft light for a calm person, or strong lighting and a bold pose for someone with a confident character.
What are the three ways we can make our photograph black and white
1.Black and White adjustment layer
2.Gradient map
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What lighting technique creates dramatic shadows and is commonly used in black-and-white portrait photography?
Rembrandt lighting
What does the term "depth of field" refer to in photography?
A) The clarity of the background
B) The range of distances in a photo that appear in focus
C) The length of time the shutter is open
D) The size of the camera lens
B) The range of distances in a photo that appear in focus.