Used in photographs to create emphasis, variety, and interest.

Used in photographs to create pattern, repetition, unity, and variety. Distinguishing shapes are shapes that are isolated and as a result, emphasized. Overlapping shapes creates repetition and a sense of unity in the photograph.

The arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece to create visual interest, excitement and drama.

Used to help bring your eye to the focal point. Emphasis can be created through positioning, focus, depth of field, and framing the subject matter.

Used in photography to help different subjects stand out from each other, create unity and variety and add interest.

Used in photography to create a sense of depth, frame the subject matter, and help define the focal point.

Successful photos rely on order, and the main elements that bring and emphasize order in a photograph’s composition are line, color, shape, contrast, emphasis, texture, and space.

the placement or arrangement of visual elements in a work of art. Photography that is arranged using conscious thought.

Placing the focal point of the photograph in one of the third sections rather than directly in the center.

A part of a lens that controls the amount of light that enters the camera and as a result, the depth of field.

a camera setting corresponding to a particular f-number, which is determined by the ratio of focal length to the aperture diameter. The number represents the aperture setting.

the distance between the nearest and the furthest objects that give an image judged to be in focus in a camera

the length of time for which a shutter is open at a given setting.

Can change the lightness and darkness of a photograph while capturing it. Low numbers mean the image will be darker and crisper, high numbers mean the image will be bright but grainier.

Full control over the digital camera settings. You can change the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO without the camera trying to interfere with the settings.

a photograph of a person or group of people that captures the personality of the subject by using effective lighting, backdrops, and poses.

available light, before any other light sources are added, typically natural light.

The three pillars of camera settings are...

What composition rule is BEST being shown in this photograph?

What is the primary photo technique of this image?

_________________ is using elements in a scene to visually surround your subject and make it stand out.

This photo is an example of the element of...

This photo represents the principle of ...

It is the creation of an image or picture by means of light.

The Greek word for light.

The Greek word for drawing

What does DSLR stand for?