Focus and Hold Still - Photog's Tips

Liam and Aria are about to take a group photo, but Zoe reminds them to check the camera settings first! Fill in the blank: To ensure your camera focuses properly, be sure your camera is set to ________ focus.

• automatic

• manual

• macro

• panoramic

Imagine Hannah is about to take a perfect photo! Fill in the blank: Hold the shutter button ________ down to let the focus adjust and then press the rest of the way.

• half way

• all the way

• quickly

• gently

Henry and Anika are about to take a group photo. To make sure the picture isn’t blurry, what should they do to avoid camera shake?

• brace

• relax

• ignore

• move

Abigail and Michael are about to take a group photo! Fill in the blank: When taking a photo, it is important to ________ down.

• slow

• jump

• shout

• run

Scarlett, Michael, and Aria are getting ready for a fun photo shoot! Take a look at the image of the camera. Can you help them out by telling them what the button indicated by the yellow arrow on the right does?

• Zoom in

• Shutter Button

• Power On/Off

• Flash

Zoe and Maya are learning how to use a camera for their photography club! Take a look at the image of the camera. Can you help them out by telling them what the part indicated by the yellow arrow on the left is?

• Manual Focus

• Automatic Focus on the Lens

• Flash

• Battery Compartment

Sophia and Mason are about to take some amazing photos! Fill in the blank: When holding a camera, the neck strap should be on your _____

• neck

• hand

• waist

• shoulder

Noah and Charlotte are learning how to hold a camera properly. Fill in the blank: When holding a camera, both hands should be on the camera; one on the _____ and one on the base of the camera. Can you help them figure it out?

• shutter

• lens

• strap

• viewfinder

Aria and Zoe are learning how to hold a camera steady. Fill in the blank: When holding a camera, your _____ should be in. Who will get it right first?

• elbows

• knees

• shoulders

• wrists

Benjamin is ready to snap the perfect photo! Take a look at the image below the title 'Proper Camera Technique.' What is Benjamin showing us?

• How to hold a camera correctly for a steady shot

• How to not use a camera correctly for a steady shot