Photography Terms

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Photography

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The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.

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Shadow

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A dark area or shape produced when a body comes between rays of light and a surface.

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Portrait Orientation

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A vertical orientation of an image or page where the height is greater than the width.

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Landscape Orientation

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A horizontal orientation of an image or page, where the width is greater than the height.

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Subject

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The main object or person in a photograph.

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Headshot

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A photograph of a person's face or head and shoulders.

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Wide Shot

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A photograph or video shot that captures a wide view of a scene.

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Headroom

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The space between the top of the subject's head and the top of the frame in a photograph or video.

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Golden Hour

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The period shortly after sunrise or before sunset during which daylight is softer and redder.

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Fill the Frame

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A technique in which the subject occupies a significant portion of the photograph, minimizing background distractions.