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Narrative Photography Basics
Duane Michals’ Techniques
Techniques in Storytelling Photography
Composition in Photography
Funny and Strange Photography Facts
100

What is narrative photography?

  • A) Photographs that tell a story
  • B) Abstract photography
  • C) Random snapshots with no meaning
  • D) Action sports photography

A) Photographs that tell a story

100

What is Duane Michals best known for in photography?

  • A) Long-exposure landscapes
  • B) Sequential storytelling photography
  • C) Fashion photography
  • D) Underwater photography

B) Sequential storytelling photography

100

How can lighting affect the narrative of a photograph?

  • A) It has no effect on the story
  • B) It can create mood and atmosphere
  • C) It only affects the technical aspects
  • D) Lighting makes no difference in photography

B) It can create mood and atmosphere

100

What is the "Rule of Thirds" in photography?

  • A) Dividing the image into three colors
  • B) Placing the subject off-center using grid lines
  • C) Taking three photos of the same scene
  • D) Using three cameras at once

B) Placing the subject off-center using grid lines

100

What was the first photo of a human being doing?

  • A) Eating a sandwich
  • B) Getting a shoe shine
  • C) Riding a horse
  • D) Playing a piano

B) Getting a shoe shine

200

Which of the following is a key element in storytelling photography?

  • A) Random subjects
  • B) Strong composition
  • C) Unclear focal point
  • D) Blurry images

B) Strong composition

200

Which of the following is a unique feature of Duane Michals’ photography?

  • A) Writing captions or text directly on his images
  • B) Only using black-and-white film
  • C) Taking photographs in space
  • D) Never using a camera

A) Writing captions or text directly on his images

200

What is a "triptych" in photography?

  • A) A single photo with three subjects
  • B) Three photographs displayed together to tell a story
  • C) A type of camera lens
  • D) An editing software

B) Three photographs displayed together to tell a story

200

What is leading lines in photography composition?

  • A) Lines that draw the viewer’s eye toward the main subject
  • B) Lines that go in random directions
  • C) Only vertical lines in an image
  • D) Lines that lead outside the photo frame

A) Lines that draw the viewer’s eye toward the main subject

200

What was the world’s first “selfie” taken with?

  • A) A 10-minute exposure camera
  • B) A phone
  • C) A mirror and paint
  • D) A giant wooden box

A) A 10-minute exposure camera

300

What helps create a narrative in a photograph?

  • A) The number of colors
  • B) The subject’s expression or action
  • C) The camera brand
  • D) The photo size


B) The subject’s expression or action

300

Duane Michals often explores which theme in his photography?

  • A) Outer space exploration
  • B) The human condition and emotions
  • C) Wildlife and nature
  • D) Fast cars and racing

B) The human condition and emotions

300

Why is "negative space" important in composition?

  • A) It helps highlight the main subject by creating space around it
  • B) It should always be filled with something
  • C) It makes the image look busy
  • D) It distracts from the subject

A) It helps highlight the main subject by creating space around it

300

Which of the following is an example of good composition?

  • A) Cropping important elements out of the frame
  • B) Keeping a balanced arrangement of elements in the frame
  • C) Placing the main subject at the edge of the frame
  • D) Ignoring the background entirely

B) Keeping a balanced arrangement of elements in the frame

300

What did people have to do when posing for photos in the 1800s?

  • A) Smile as wide as possible
  • B) Sit still for 30 minutes
  • C) Dance to keep warm
  • D) Wear sunglasses

B) Sit still for 30 minutes

400

How can photographers create a sequence in narrative photography?

  • A) Using multiple images to show progression
  • B) Taking a single shot from a distance
  • C) Avoiding subjects entirely
  • D) Using only black and white photography

    • A) Using multiple images to show progression
400

What is one of Michals' famous works that involves storytelling?

  • A) "The Dream"
  • B) "The Lightning Bolt"
  • C) "The Decisive Moment"
  • D) "The Persistence of Memory"

A) "The Dream"

400

What does "framing" mean in photography?

  • A) Putting a physical frame around the picture
  • B) Using objects in the scene to surround the subject
  • C) Taking a close-up photo
  • D) Using a wide-angle lens

B) Using objects in the scene to surround the subject

400

What’s one of the weirdest things used as a camera lens?

  • A) A peanut butter jar
  • B) An eagle’s eye
  • C) A potato
  • D) A telescope from a submarine

A) A peanut butter jar

500

In 1900, what was one of the most popular subjects to photograph?

  • A) Clouds shaped like animals
  • B) Cats dressed in human clothes
  • C) Trees that look like faces
  • D) Underwater dogs

B) Cats dressed in human clothes