PHOTO BASICS
Every photo should have this — it’s what the picture is about.
A SUBJECT
Aperture is the size of this opening in the camera.
LENS OPENING
Shutter speed is how long the camera lets ______ into the photo.
LIGHT
Light coming from behind the subject is called this.
BACKLIGHTING
The rule of thirds divides a photo into this many boxes.
9
This is needed so the camera can see the subject in a photo.
LIGHT
Aperture is measured using these numbers.
F - STOPS
A fast shutter speed makes a photo look darker or brighter?
DARKER
Light shining directly on the front of the subject is called this.
FORELIGHT/FRONT LIGHT
The rule of thirds looks like this common game board.
TIC TAC TOE
Light that comes from the sun is called this type of light.
NATURAL LIGHT
A small f-stop number like f/1.8 means the opening will be...
BIG
A slow shutter speed makes movement look _______
BLURRY
Light that hits the subject from one side is called this.
SIDE LIGHT
The rule of thirds helps photos look more balanced and more _____.
INTERESTING
A camera or phone can create this type of light when it’s dark.
FLASH
A large f-stop number like f/16 means the lens opening will be...
SMALL
This type of shutter speed freezes action like sports.
FAST SHUTTER SPEED
This lighting can create silhouettes or glowing edges.
BACKLIGHTING
This technique means getting close so the subject fills the photo.
FILLING THE FRAME
This part of a camera opens and closes to control how much light enters when a photo is taken.
SHUTTER
This type of photo often uses a small aperture to keep everything sharp.
LANDSCAPE PHOTO
This shutter speed would best freeze a fast-moving soccer player.
FAST SHUTTER SPEED (EX F 1/1000)
Photo quality and detail are measured using this.
RESOLUTION (MEGAPIXELS)
Filling the frame helps remove these from photos.
DISTRACTIONS/BACKGROUND