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WorksheetsPortrait Photography
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the main purpose of portrait photography?
To capture fast action
To take pictures of food
To show a person’s personality and expression
To take pictures of buildings
Which part of the photo should be in focus in a portrait?
The background
The person’s eyes
The floor
The person’s clothes
What is the best way to make someone look natural in a portrait?
Ask them to look scared
Ask them to smile or relax
Tell them not to move at all
Use only one light
What is a good background for a portrait photo?
A very busy street
Something simple that doesn’t distract
A dark room
A room full of mirrors
Why is lighting important in portrait photography?
It helps you change your camera
It makes the person look better and more clear
It makes the photo louder
It changes the size of the lens
Match the photography term with its correct description
Subject
The person in the photo
Background
What’s behind the subject
Lighting
How light is used in the photo
Angle
The position from where the pic is taken
Expression
The look on the subject’s face
What does “framing” mean in portrait photography?
Putting a photo in a picture frame
Taking a photo from very far away
Using objects to draw attention to the subject
Turning off the camera
What is the best time of day to take portraits outside?
Noon, when the sun is directly above
Midnight, when it’s dark
Early morning or late afternoon (soft light)
During a storm
Choose the portrait photos
What is a “pose” in photography?
A camera setting
The way the photographer stands
The position or stance of the person being photographed
The light from a window
Choose the mood of the photo
A black-and-white portrait of an elderly man sitting alone by a window, with soft natural light casting shadows across his face. His eyes look down, and his expression is thoughtful and somber. The background is minimal—just the window and a hint of an old curtain.
Angry
melancholic
Reflective
Nostalgic
What are the moods of the portrait?
A young girl is captured mid-laugh in a sunny park. Her hair is caught in motion by the breeze, and golden natural light filters through the trees behind her. The background is slightly blurred, full of bright green leaves and soft colors. Her wide smile and sparkling eyes bring a sense of playfulness and happiness to the image.
Joyful
energetic
,carefree
Romantic
Match the Elements of a Good Portrait with its concept
Focus on the Eyes
Eyes tell a lot about a person
Simple Background
Not too busy or distracting
Good Lighting
Natural and artificial lights
Natural Poses
Let the subject be relaxed
Framing
Make sure the person fits nicely
How should a photographer make their subject feel?
Nervous
Uncomfortable
Relaxed and confident
Like a statue
What is the purpose of using a plain background in portraits?
To make the photo colorful
To keep the focus on the person
To add more shadows
To distract the viewer
What does “natural light” mean?
Light from a flashlight
Light from candles
Light from the sun
Light from the camera flash
What is the rule of thirds?
A way to carry three cameras
A rule about using three lights
A guideline for placing the subject in the frame
A type of lens
What does the word “subject” mean in portrait photography?
The person being photographed
The camera settings
The weather outside
The background only
Which of these is best for portrait photography?
A blurry photo
A photo with the subject’s eyes closed
A clear photo with good light and expression
A photo where the person is hidden
What is a Portrait Photo?
A photo of a building taken from far away
A photo of a person that shows their face, mood, or personality
A photo of animals in nature
A photo taken from a very high angle looking down
