Lesson 2: Landscape or portrait

​Key Vocabulary

​Landscape

Portrait

​Orientation

​Format

Multiple Select

Which of these devices can take photographs?

• Smartphone

• Printer

• Security Camera

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why a photo might look better in portrait format than in landscape format?

• It focuses attention on a tall subject

• It allows more people to fit into the frame

• It captures a wide scene

• It is easier to print

Open Ended

List one or more of the steps involved in capturing a good photograph.

Multiple Choice

Which orientation would you use to capture a wide landscape?

• Portrait

• Landscape

Open Ended

Is the photographer capturing in landscape or portrait format in the stadium photo? Why do you think they chose this format?

Open Ended

Is the photographer taking a photo in landscape or portrait? Why do you think they have chosen this format?

Multiple Choice

Classroom door

• Portrait

• Landscape

Multiple Choice

Classroom display

• Portrait

• Landscape

Multiple Choice

Outside view

• Portrait

• Landscape

Multiple Choice

Pencil pot

• Portrait

• Landscape

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between portrait and landscape format when taking a photograph of a place?

• Landscape format is only used outdoors.

• Portrait format is always used for people, while landscape is only for places.

• Portrait format uses more colors than landscape format.

• Portrait format is taller than it is wide, while landscape format is wider than it is tall.