Photography Composition Quiz

What is the best definition for composition in relation to photography?

• work of art

• successful arrangement of parts within the frame

Which of the following apply to the rule of thirds?

• Place objects directly in the center

• Place objects where the grid lines intersect

• Place horizon lines on the grid lines

• Make sure there is something interesting in every frame

• Zoom in on your subject

The rule of thirds should NEVER be broken.

• True

• False

What is the main difference between photographs and snapshots?

• Photographs are planned, and snapshots are not.

• Photographs use the rule of thirds, and snapshots do not.

• Snapshots are merely recordings of memory, and photographs are artistic interpretations of objects, places or events.

• Snapshots do not include the entire subject within the frame, and photographs do.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Deadspace is

• negative space

• bad space

• empty space that does not do anything

How can you eliminate deadspace?

• Add interesting objects to the photo

• Get in close to the subject

• Edit it on the computer

When horizontal lines are not completely horizontal, the world feels like it is _______.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Why is it important to watch the edges of your frame when taking a photograph?

• To avoid tilting the camera

• To make sure objects are included completely

• To make sure nothing is in the far edges of the frame, which can be distracting

________ helps to give the viewer information about the subject, such as the location, time of the day, time of the year, etc.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Too much negative space creates deadspace.

• True

• False