WorksheetsTLE 6 Basics of Photography
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 26mins
What photography genre shows people?
Landscape
Portrait
Abstract
Still Life
Which of the following is a method for planning compositions?
the magic eight ball
the rule of birds
the rule of thirds
the golden egg
What is the purpose of an Abstract photograph?
Creates a representational image of a person, place or thing
Makes a mess
It is meaningless
Depict elements of art and principles of design
What is "composition" in photography?
The planning, positioning and arranging of elements in a photograph.
A work of music, literature, or art.
Another word for "essay."
The mental character of the photographer.
When a photographer is taking pictures and thinking about composition, they should ...
Keep looking until they find the perfectly composed photo.
Not take a photo if the composition isn't right.
Move around the subject to create good composition.
Disregard composition and just get a picture of what's happening.
This image is an example of using
Framing
Rule of Thirds
Leading Lines
Centered Composition
The best position to take a photo from is standing/eye-level.
True
False
This photo is an example of using
Leading Lines
Symmetry
Filling the Frame
Foreground Interest
This photo is an example of using
Framing
Rule of Thirds
Aperture
Negative Space
This photo is an example of using
Leading Lines
Negative Space
Placing a Person
Contrast Lighting
This photo is an example of using
Leading Lines
Golden Triangle
Contrast Lighting
Focal Length
This photo is an example of using
Symmetry
Filling the Frame
Rule of Thirds
Leading Lines
This photo is an example of using
Rule of Thirds
Rule of Space
Placing a Person
Centered Composition
This photo is an example of using
Leading Lines
Rule of Thirds
Perspective/Vantage Point
Rule of Corners/Triangles
This photo is an example of
Focal Length
Framing
Balance
Rule of Thirds
The term "birds eye" refers to
Taking a photo from underneath the subject
Taking a photo directly above the subject
Taking a photo of fish products
Taking a photo from the side of the subject
The photography technique used in this image is
Zooming
Following
Panning
Cycling
The ________ pixels, the better the quality of the image.
equal number
less
more
A __________ is used to hold a camera steady,
TRIPOD
MEMORY CARD
LENS ATTACHMENT
A __________ stores the files electronically.
TRIPOD
MEMORY CARD
LENS ATTACHMENT
When taking photos, make sure to focus first so your images don't turn out blurry.
True
False
The _____________ idea is to move the subject and other important compositional elements to areas of the photo other than the center.
Filter
Flash
Rule of thirds
Perspective
____________ is used to alter or enhance the image. These include polarizing, fog and diffusion, graduated, and neutral density.
Flash
Filter
Rule of Third
Perspective
When taking photos, think about the message, what you want the viewer to notice or remember.
True
False
In this photo, the subject of the photo is...
The blue sky
The green hills
The blue water
The railroad tracks
The Rule of Odds means that you should compose photos with...
Odd colored subjects
Odd numbers of subjects
Odd shaped subjects
Odd positioned subjects
This would be a good example of using the element of ________ to draw your eyes to the bridge structure.
Sepia
Golden Hour
Horizon
Leading Lines
Bird's Eye View
Worm's Eye View
A photo can be beautiful and follow composition techniques, but it must also do what to be effective?
Must tell a story.
Only use a couple of composition rules.
Break the composition rules.
Not have one certain focus point.
What setting changes color temperature?
ISO
White Balance
Shutter Speed
F-Stop
In a typical 3 light setup, what is the "rim light" or "hair light" used for?
To light the hair.
To light the background.
To remove depth from the image.
To separate the background from the subject.
The ISO tells you...
A) How expensive the camera is.
B) How many exposures you can make.
C) How sensitive the camera sensor is to light.
The higher the ISO setting, the more likely your photograph will have "noise", or "grain".
True
False
5. What is aperture?
A) The distance between the camera and the subject.
B) The size of the iris which controls the amount of light entering the camera.
C) A measurement of sensitivity to light.
D) The speed of the shutter which controls the amount of light entering the camera.
The three most important settings for exposing an image with a camera are...
A) Auto-focus, ISO, and Flash.
B) ISO, Manual Focus, and White Balance.
C) Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO.
D) Depth of field, Aperture, and Shutter Speed.
What might you do in low light situations to get a better exposure?
A) Decrease the ISO.
B) Increase the shutter speed.
C) Open the aperture.
D) Give up.
Landscape, portrait and documentary. These are ______________.
the three types of shots
the three basic types of photography
the three basic types of camera
the three types of picture
The picture is an example of
Documentary
Landscape
Proximity
Portrait
What is PHOTOGRAPHY for you?
Rate yourself as a photographer from 1-10 10 being ann expert in the field.
