Photography StrongMind Lighting Lesson 14 Quiz

A portrait shows a person’s face entirely in silhouette, shadowing the subject’s features completely. Which direction was the light most likely coming from?

• from the front

• from behind

• at a 90-degree angle

• at a 45-degree angle

Which position would a photographer typically use to make the viewer feel like an observer?

• from the front

• from below

• from the side

• from above

What would typically be the best camera position to achieve the most viewer engagement in the photograph?

• from the front

• from below

• from above

• from the side

What are characteristics of hard lighting techniques? Select all that apply.

• dark shadows

• more detail

• less contrast

• bright highlights

If shadows are too harsh and the light needs to be softened, what should the photographer do?

• raise the main light

• use a separation light

• use a fill light

• lower the main light

A human subject’s photographs show two catchlights in each eye that are unwanted by the photographer. What is the most likely cause of this problem?

• The fill light is too strong.

• Too many lights are being used.

• Too much outside light is filtering in.

• The separation light is too strong.

What will happen if a white background is underexposed?

• It will appear gray.

• The subject will be overexposed.

• No shadows will appear.

• The subject will be washed out.

If harsh shadows appear under a subject’s eyes, what is the most likely problem?

• The main light is too high.

• The main light is too low.

• The separation light needs to be adjusted.

• The fill light needs to be adjusted.

A subject wearing black is photographed against a black background. What should the photographer do to distinguish the subject from the background?

• light the background more strongly

• light the subject more strongly

• use more fill lights

• use a separation light

Study the image. How does the photographer create visual interest in this photo?

• by using harsh light

• by underexposing the subject

• by overexposing the subject

• by using soft light