Parts of a Camera
Camera Operation
Composition
Officer Fun Facts
Famous Photographers (Tricky, but people you should learn)
100
This is what focuses light into the camera body
What is the lens?
100
This setting controls how long the photograph is exposed for
What is shutter speed?
100
This guideline divides the frame into a 3×3 grid to place points of interest.
What is the rule of thirds?
100
The name of Oscar's cat (hint IU themed)
What is Hoosier?
100
American photographer well-known for his black-and-white landscapes of the American West, particularly of Yosemite. Arguably the most famous photographer of all time.
Who is Ansel Adams?
200
This allows the photographer to see the light coming through the lens
What is the viewfinder?
200
This setting controls a camera's sensitivity to light
What is ISO?
200
This composition technique uses straight visual paths to guide the viewer’s eye through the image.
What are leading lines?
200
This PhotoFocus officer has Alpha-Gal syndrome
Who is Jacob?
200
American documentary photographer who is most well-known for her work during the Great Depression. Hired by the Farm Security Administration and the War Relocation Authority, most prominently. Took this photo.
Who is Dorothea Lange?
300
This piece, inside the lens, opens and closes to change this setting
What is aperture?
300
This is affected when changing the aperture
What is depth of field?
300
This technique uses a blurred background to isolate the subject.
What is shallow depth of field?
300
Which campus resturant is Oscar a regular trivia attendie and past champion?
What is BuffaLouies
300
French photography pioneer of photojournalism and street photography, co-founder of Magnum photos. Published a very influential photobook called The Decisive Moment.
Who is Henri Cartier-Bresson?
400
This part of the camera allows the user to easily switch between different shooting modes.
What is the mode dial?
400
This tool measures the light and indicates the correct exposure for your photograph
What is the light meter?
400
This principle describes a lopsided visual weight, typically with the subject placed off to one side.
What is asymmetrical balance?
400
Which officer has only a piece of cadaver tissue holding their ankle together.
Who is Cassandra
400
This New York photographer was exceptionally well known for his work for Vogue (~1960s - 1980s) using very minimal compositions that often consisted of just the face of the model.
Who is Richard Avedon?
500
This allows you to mount external devices such as flashes or microphones to your camera.
What is the hotshoe?
500
This focal length is closest to human eyesight
What is 50mm?
500
This fundamental concept is one of the most important components of successful photos. (hard vs. soft, light vs. dark, big vs. large, etc.)
What is contrast?
500
In March 2025 all three PhotoFocus officers were present on the Views at IU spring camping trip. Where did we go?
What is Red River Gorge?
500
American photographer and photojournalist who has taken photos all over the world, documenting various wars, conflicts, and people. His most famous image, Afghan Girl, is pictured below.
Who is Steve McCurry?