Photography Terms

Fill the Frame

• A technique where the subject is placed in the center of the photograph.

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

• A method of using a wide-angle lens to capture more of the scene.

• A style of photography that focuses on distant landscapes.

Wide Shot

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

• A close-up photograph focusing on a single subject.

• A photograph taken from a high angle to show depth.

• A video shot that only captures the background without any subjects.

Camera Lens

• An optical lens or an assembly of lenses used with a camera body to create images of objects.

• A device that captures sound waves to create audio recordings.

• A type of filter used to enhance colors in photography.

• A mechanism that stabilizes the camera during shooting.

Shadow

• A bright area created by light

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

• A reflection of an object on a surface

• A color produced by mixing primary colors.

Rule of Thirds

• A technique for creating symmetry in photography.

• A compositional guideline that suggests dividing the image into thirds, both horizontally and vertically, and placing the subject at the intersection points.

• A method for adjusting exposure in photography.

• A rule that states all subjects should be centered in the frame.

Zoom

• A function of a camera lens that allows the photographer to change the focal length, making the subject appear closer or farther away.

• A feature that allows users to increase the size of text on a screen.

• A type of software used for video conferencing.

• A technique used in photography to blur the background.

Golden Hour

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

• The time of day when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

• The hour after sunset when the sky is completely dark.

• The time of day when the sun is obscured by clouds.

Portrait Orientation

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

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

• An orientation where the image is displayed in a square format.

• An orientation that is used exclusively for photographs.

Shutter

• A device that opens and closes to expose the film or sensor to light in a camera.

• A mechanism that controls the focus of a camera lens.

• A type of lens used to enhance image quality.

• A feature that stabilizes the camera during shooting.

Horizon

• The line where the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.

• A type of cloud formation in the sky.

• The boundary between two different ecosystems.

• A geographical term for a flat area of land.