Elements of Photography
Editing
Composition
Photo Laws
Misc.
100
This element refers to the area around, between, and within subjects in a photograph.
Space
100
This slider will change how light or dark the overall image is
Exposure
100
this compositional choice places things close to one another in order to emphasize their differences.
Juxtaposition
100
In Canada, it is generally legal to take photos of people in this type of place
Public places
100
Before digital cameras, photographs were stored on this physical material.
Film
200
They can be straight, curved, diagonal or implied
Lines
200
To fix tilted or crooked horizons and lines a photographer might use this too
Level (or straighten)
200
These lines guide the viewer’s eye through a photograph and toward the subject.
Leading lines
200
This word means getting permission before taking or sharing someone’s photo.
Consent
200
This famous portrait of a young Afghan girl with striking green eyes appeared on the cover of what magazine?
National Geographic
300
Element used in Photography to create mood and emotion
Colour
300
Which editing tool controls how intense or muted the colours in a photo appear?
Saturation or Vibrance
300
This type of composition creates a mirror-like effect by placing elements evenly on both sides of an image.
Symmetry or Symmetrical balance
300
You photograph a younger student or child without permission. Laws are stricter here because they are a…
A minor (under 18)
300
Term for when a photographer plans the photo in their mind before taking it. It means thinking ahead about what the subject will be, where you’ll stand, how the light will look, and how the photo should feel.
Pre-visualization
400
The difference between light and dark colours
Contrast
400
Which editing tool sharpens details in a photo?
Sharpness or Definition
400
Changing this, such as shooting from above (birds eye), below (bugs eye), or at eye level can dramatically affect a photo’s impact.
Point of view
400
A _________ _________ of ______ means that a person should be able to expect not to be watched, photographed, or recorded in places or situations that are personal or private.
A reasonable expectation of privacy
400
This famous photo, "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper" was taken in what year?
1932
500
Name all 7 elements of Photography
Line
Colour
Shape
Contrast
Emphasis
Texture
Space
500
which editing choice has been applied to the outer edges of the photo on the right
Vingette
500
This composition technique uses objects in the scene to surround or highlight the subject.
Framing
500
________ is when someone watches or looks at other people in a private or personal moment without their permission. It usually means observing someone who doesn’t know they are being watched, and it can make people feel uncomfortable or unsafe. It IS ILLEGAL!
Voyeurism
500
Earthrise