History of Photo
Artists
Camera Stuff 1
Camera Stuff 2
Grab Bag
100

The first permanent photograph ever taken was by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in the year _______.

1826

100

Arguably the most famous Landscape and Nature Photographer in the history of Photo. He is famous for photographing Yosemite National park among others.


Ansel Adams

100

 The term "Depth of Field" refers to the range of _______________ in a photograph.

Sharpness or Focus

100

In photography, DSLR stands for Digital Single-Lens Reflex, where the term "Reflex" refers to the use of a ________________to direct light into the camera.

Mirror

100

In photography, what does HDR stand for?

High Dynamic Range

200

The term "daguerreotype" is named after Louis Daguerre, who introduced this photographic process in the year _______.

1839

200

The iconic photograph "Migrant Mother" was captured by __________________________ during the Great Depression.

Dorthea Lange

200

The "Rule of ____________" is a compositional guideline suggesting that an image is more visually appealing when its elements are aligned with imaginary lines dividing the frame into thirds.

Thirds

200

Shutter speed is the amount of time the camera's ____________ remains open to allow light onto the sensor.

Shutter

200

What is the main function of a tripod?

To provide a stable platform for the camera

300

George Eastman revolutionized photography by introducing the ____________________ camera, making photography more accessible to the general public.

Kodak

300

This is the person that was the focus of the Netflix portrait photographer documentary we watched in class.

Platon

300

When talking about depth of field as related to Aperture, what are the terms used to describe the amount of subject matter in focus in a photograph?

Shallow/Deep

300

 ISO measures the sensitivity of your camera's sensor to _________________.

Light

300

What is the difference between RAW and JPEG image formats?

RAW captures more data and offers greater editing flexibility

400

The invention of the first commercially successful color process, called ___________________, brought color photography to the masses.

Kodachrome

400

The "decisive moment" concept was popularized by _______.

Henri Cartier- Bresson

400

The mode that allows you to have full control over the settings (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) is commonly known as ______________ mode.

Manual

400

Aperture is measured in f-stops; a smaller f-stop number (e.g., f/1.4) means a ________________ aperture, allowing more light to reach the sensor.

Larger

400

What is leading lines and how can they be used to improve image composition?

Refers to diagonal lines in a scene that draw the viewer's eye

500

What is the the largest and most complex telescope ever launched into space that is being used to photograph the deepest reaches of space in history?

James Webb Telescope

500

Ansel Adams, known for his stunning landscapes, was a prominent figure in the ___________________________ movement.

F/64

500

White balance is crucial for achieving accurate ______________ in your photos, ensuring that colors appear natural.

Exposure

500

The three essential elements of the exposure triangle are _____________, ______________, and ______________.  

Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO

500

What Aperture setting would give you a Shallow depth of field in your photos?

a) 2.4

b) 5.6

c) 13.1

d) 15.8 

a) 2.4