Photography Don'ts
Composition
Photography Settings
Photography Scenarios
Random Questions
100
Should you turn on the flash when taking a picture of someone?
No! Avoid it as much as possible. The only time when you can turn on the flash is in dark settings.
100
Name three composition elements.
Rule of thirds, action, leading lines, framing, repetition, angles (perspective), emotion, selective focus, lighting
100
Name 3 shooting modes.
Auto, Shutter Speed Priority, Landscape, Portrait, Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Auto with flash, Creative Auto, Close Up, Sports Mode
100
If you want to change all of your settings (set them yourself), what shooting mode is best for that?
Manual mode
100
What are held constant in aperture priority mode?
ISO and Shutter Speed
200
What should you NOT do when the subject is too far away?
DO NOT zooom in. Get closer!
200
Describe what the rule of thirds is.
The subject of the picture is not centered; it covers either 1/3 or 2/3 of the photo.
200
How do you change aperture on a camera?
You have to hold down the AV button and move your finger along the wheel.
200
Name one way to help shoot in low light environments.
Change ISO, play with white balance options, use flash on pictures, try out aperture priority mode
200
How many cameras does yearbook have?
Three
300
What is one "don't" with regards to the camera lens?
Do not touch the lens. Fingerprints on the lens will make the photos blurry.
Do not carelessly handle the lens. The lens are delicate, so make sure to be careful!
300
What photo composition does this picture use?
Emotion
300
What are the three feactors that you will usually change on the camera?
ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed
300
When taking photos of groups/individual people, what do you NOT want in the picture that a lot of people choose to do?
Hand signs...ANY hand signs
300
What should be in every camera bag?
Camera, charger, lens cap, and extra lens in one bag
400
Is it right to take pictures in one orientation? Why or why not?
No. Always try to take pictures in both portrait and landscape mode because the design of the spread may need one or the other (or both).
400
Name all of the photo compositions (Hint: there are three).
Rule of thirds, emotion, lighting
400
What is this?
Exposure compostition to see how the overall photo will most likely turn out
400
If you are shooting outside when it is really sunny, what ISO should you typically have?
An ISO on auto if it is REALLY sunny or a low ISO between auto to 200
400
When should you use the extra lens?
When taking pictures far away or when you are not comfortable getting up close
(Ex: at the Class v. Class basketball game, soccer game, etc.)
500
How many photos should you take for each event?
More than 100! DO NOT take only a few photos because they may seem different or bad when you look at them closely on your computer. However, the number of pictures does depend on the event as well.
500
What is the purpose of leading lines? What things can be used to portray a leading line?
Leading lines help the viewer to focus on the main subject.
Answers may vary (Examples: roads, instruments, arms/legs, etc.).
500
When is it best to use "White fluorescent light" white balance in a photo?
When you want to even out the photo with orange and red tones
500
Imagine you are catching a candid photo in the busy cafeteria. What is the most important thing to keep in mind about the people in the background?
It is important that the photo is focused on the person who you are taking a picture of, and make sure that no one in the background is in the middle of a yawn or doing something distracting to the photo.
500
Why is negative space important in a photo?
It is important because it makes the picture look balanced without it being too distracting.