Photography Lesson 2

Which of the following is not a compositional rule or principle of design?

• Rule of thirds

• Framing

• Leading Lines

• Shape

What does it mean to keep it simple in your photographs?

• Capture as many elements as possible in a photo.

• Don't use too complicated settings.

• Remove, reduce, lessen unnecessary elements.

• Carry as little photo gear as possible to keep things light

Changing the _______ in photography dramatizes or diminishes. (Hint: Getting to eye level helps a lot.)

Choose the photo that has the best subject (strongest/clearest subject)

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Answer explanation

If you’re describing a photo to someone else, the subject is the first thing you’ll tell them. 

Aperture + _______ + ISO = Exposure Value?

Answer explanation

EVs combine all the terms from shutter speed, ISO, and aperture to give a combined value that determines how bright an image will be.

What are exposure values measured in?

• Steps

• Dollars and Cents

• Time

• Stops

Answer explanation

Exposure values are measures in stops. Like f-stops for Aperture.

Which exposure mode would (event) photographers usually use?

• Manual

• Program

• Aperture Priority

• Shutter Priority

Answer explanation

Most of the time, event photographers will try to use a shallow depth of field to isolate subjects, and get in more light. (except for group photos)

Aperture control is most important to control depth of field.

Which lens has the faster (larger) aperture?

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Answer explanation

A lens with a wider aperture is "faster" because it can achieve the same exposure with a faster shutter speed.

Which of the following is false?

• Evaluative, or matrix metering, measures exposure of the whole area in the viewfinder.

• Centre-weighted metering, gives less ‘weight’ when measuring exposure to the centre compared to outside. (roughly 30:70)

• Centre-weighted metering, gives more ‘weight’ when measuring exposure to the centre compared to outside. (roughly 60:40)

• Spot metering, only measures the focus point selected.

What are the camera settings in this picture?

• Aperture Priority, f/4, ISO 200, 1/125

• Shutter Priority, 1/125, f/4, ISO 125

• Manual Mode, f/4, 1/125, ISO 125

• Manual Mode, ISO 2000, f/4.0, 1/125