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Photo IA5 Study Guide

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If you are a photographer who documents events like war, natural disasters, and crime scenes, what is it important for you to think about?

a)

Wear clothing to identify yourself as a photographer.

b)

Be sensitive to those involved as well as their families.

c)

Get the photo no matter what!

d)

Collect evidence to help with investigations.

2.

Panning is a technique that uses a slow shutter speed while moving your camera along to create motion blur in the background.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What can help sports photographers to capture the best action photo?

a)

A large depth of field

b)

A knowledge of the sport

c)

Patience

d)

All of the above

4.

What can help you as a wildlife photographer?

a)

Wear your favorite perfume or cologne.

b)

Knowing about the habitat and habits of the wildlife you want to photograph!

c)

Making a lot of noise as you search for the animal.

d)

Just go out without a plan and try to get some great photos!

5.

Which of the following would NOT help to get a shallow depth of field?

a)

Large aperture opening

b)

Shooting at a close distance to subject

c)

Telephoto lens

d)

Wide angle lens, or photographing from far away. (deep depth of field)

6.

Which of the following is a good tip for documentary photography?

a)

Never worry about how people feel about an image

b)

Do whatever you must to get the best image

c)

Shoot with your heart

d)

Avoid using black and white photographs.

7.

With landscape photography, which depth should you use?

a)

Small

b)

Large

c)

Small to Medium

d)

With landscapes, it doesn't matter.

8.

Why would a photographer prefer side lighting when shooting mountains?

a)

It helps to flatten out the mountains and make them look even.

b)

It helps to show the texture of the mountains.

c)

It helps to make the mountains appear more neutrally colored.

d)

It helps to shift focus to the surrounding sky and clouds.

9.

Which of the tips below will he most helpful to capture an animal's fast movements?

a)

Fast Shutter Speed

b)

Shallow Depth of Field

c)

Using the Macro Mode

d)

All of the Above

10.

Which color scheme does this image show?

a)

complimentary

b)

warm colors

c)

monochromatic

d)

primary colors

11.

What effect can the midday sun have on your landscape photos?

a)

It's the best time to take landscape photos!

b)

It can flatten out the shadows and fade out the colors in your photos.

c)

It adds a golden glow to everything.

d)

It highlights all of the textures and colors in your photos.

12.

Large variations of light can be a challenge when photographing forests?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

When is the best time to shoot reflections on water?

a)

A cloudy day

b)

A windy day

c)

A foggy day

d)

A calm day

14.

How could using a tripod help you when creating a panning photo?

a)

It provides stability for the camera.

b)

It positions the camera at a higher angle.

c)

It lets the photographer move the camera.

d)

It protects the camera from weather.

15.

Maxime du Camp is known for publishing a book of landscape photographs in the 1840's. Which type of image did he make?

a)

Daguerreotypes

b)

Calotypes

c)

Platinotype

d)

Collodianotype

16.

What should you include in a landscape photo?

a)

Front lighting

b)

A perspective from eye level.

c)

A focal point

d)

All of the above.

17.

What kind of photography is Ansel Adams know for?

a)

photojournalism

b)

street

c)

landscape

d)

war

18.

When shooting photos in a coastal area, what information will be helpful to get images of active waves?

a)

The depth of water

b)

The temperature of the water

c)

The tidal times

d)

The average amount of visitors during the day

19.

Why should you wipe down or protect your camera, lenses, and tripods after photographing on the coast?

a)

Photographers often drop equipment into the water

b)

The salt water and spray are corrosive and can damage the equipment

c)

The wildlife is attracted to the way the light glints off the equipment

d)

The winds are heavy and often knock equipment over

20.

You can add LESS interest to your coastal photos by showing movement.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Documentary photos should tell a story and evoke emotions.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Documentary photos should ONLY be taken in black and white.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

In order to get a great sports photo, you should...

a)

Use a macro filter

b)

Anticipate the action

c)

Be impatient

d)

Know nothing about the sport

24.

You should wait for the midday sun to photograph deserts.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Aperture is the size of the opening of a camera lens which allow light to travel to the sensor.

a)

True

b)

False