Mastering Essential Photography Concepts

Look at the image to the left. What does these f/numbers represent in photography?

• The camera's ISO setting

• The size of the lens opening

• The shutter speed

• The focal length

You see a photo of a waterfall where the water appears smooth and blurry. Which camera setting most likely caused this effect?

• Fast shutter speed

• Slow shutter speed

• High ISO

• Small aperture

What camera setting is most responsible for the grainy appearance?

• Low ISO

• High ISO

• Wide aperture

• Fast shutter speed

What lighting technique is being used?

• Backlighting

• Side lighting

• Top lighting

• Fill lighting

Which composition rule is being demonstrated in this photo?

• Centered composition

• Rule of thirds

• Leading lines

• Symmetry

If you want to take a photo with a blurred background, which aperture setting should you use?

• f/16

• f/2.8

• f/11

• f/22

Which shutter speed setting would best achieve this effect?

• 1/30 second

• 1/1000 second

• 1 second

• 1/4 second

You are given a dimly lit indoor scene. Which combination of settings would help you get a brighter photo without using a flash?

• Lower ISO, faster shutter speed, smaller aperture

• Higher ISO, slower shutter speed, wider aperture

• Lower ISO, slower shutter speed, smaller aperture

• Higher ISO, faster shutter speed, smaller aperture

You are shown a photo with harsh shadows and bright highlights. What could you do to achieve more balanced lighting in a similar scene?

• Use a smaller aperture

• Increase the ISO

• Add a reflector or fill light

• Use a faster shutter speed

Given a busy street scene, how could you use composition principles to draw attention to a specific subject in your photo?

• Place the subject in the center and use leading lines

• Use a small aperture to blur the background

• Increase the ISO for more detail

• Use a fast shutter speed to freeze motion