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Elements of Photography

Elements of Photography

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Flashcard

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12th Grade

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Easy

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Megan Burns

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24 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main elements that bring order in a photograph's composition?

Back

Line, color, shape, contrast, emphasis, texture, and space.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How are lines used in photographs?

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Back

To move your eye around the image, lead your eye to the focal point, create texture, pattern, and emphasis.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of color in photographs?

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Back

To create emphasis, variety, and interest.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is shape used in photographs?

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Back

To create pattern, repetition, unity, and variety. Distinguishing shapes are isolated and emphasized, while overlapping shapes create repetition and unity.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does contrast do in a photograph?

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Back

Creates visual interest, excitement, and drama by arranging opposite elements like light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is emphasis created in photography?

Back

Through positioning, focus, depth of field, and framing the subject matter to bring your eye to the focal point.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of texture in photography?

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Back

To help different subjects stand out, create unity and variety, and add interest.

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