Camera Basics
What does ISO control in a camera?
Sensitivity to light
What is the rule of thirds?
Dividing the image into thirds for balanced composition
Who is famous for black-and-white landscapes of the American West?
Ansel Adams
What was the first type of photograph called?
Daguerreotype
What day is homework typically due?
Monday at midnight
What does the shutter do?
Opens and closes to let in light
What does “leading lines” mean in photography?
Lines that guide your eye through the image
Who documented the Great Depression with powerful portraits?
Dorothea Lange
What year was the first photo ever taken?
1826
What is one thing you should bring on a “camera day”?
Your camera, charged battery, and SD card
What is the lens part that controls how wide the opening is?
Aperture
What is symmetry in a photo?
When both sides of the image are similar or identical
Which photographer is known for celebrity portraits in Vanity Fair?
Annie Leibovitz
What invention made photography available to everyone?
The Kodak camera
How should you treat classmates during photo critique?
With kindness and respect
What does “manual mode” mean?
You control all the settings—shutter, aperture, ISO
What does “framing” mean in photography?
Using elements in the scene to frame your subject
Who photographed the Civil War?
Matthew Brady
Who invented the first successful photographic process?
Louis Daguerre
When is Mr. Capps not available to answer emails?
Friday evening to Saturday evening—Sabbath
What is depth of field?
How much of the photo is in focus from front to back
What is negative space?
The empty space around your subject
Who took the famous “Afghan Girl” portrait?
Steve McCurry
What kind of film do traditional cameras use?
35mm film
When is it okay to turn in late work without losing points?
If you talk to Mr. Capps ahead of time and explain your situation, he may grant an extension. Communication is key!