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Photography Terms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term for a photo where the subject is aware that the photo is being taken?

a)

Candid

b)

Posed

c)

Action

d)

Reaction

2.

Which type of photo is commonly referred to as "candid"?

a)

Posed

b)

Unposed

c)

Action

d)

Portrait

3.

What type of shot typically focuses on a person's face to show emotion or details?

a)

Wide angle shot

b)

Medium shot

c)

Close up shot

d)

Establishing shot

4.

Which term describes a photo that is wider than it is tall?

a)

Portrait

b)

Landscape

c)

Bird's eye view

d)

Worm's eye view

5.

What is the main purpose of an establishing shot?

a)

To show emotion

b)

To provide context about the event or setting

c)

To focus on movement

d)

To alter colors

6.

Which camera adjustment changes how close or far the subject appears?

a)

Focus

b)

Exposure

c)

Zoom

d)

Filter

7.

What does the "Rule of Thirds" help with in photography?

a)

Adjusting brightness

b)

Placing the subject off-center using an invisible grid

c)

Showing movement

d)

Changing the photo's orientation

8.

Which type of shot is taken from above the subject?

a)

Worm's eye view

b)

Bird's eye view

c)

Medium shot

d)

Action shot

9.

What does "exposure" refer to in photography?

a)

The sharpness of an image

b)

The amount of light that reaches the camera's sensor

c)

The color adjustment of a photo

d)

The framing of a subject

10.

Which type of shot shows the entire subject and its surroundings to give context?

a)

Close up shot

b)

Medium shot

c)

Wide angle shot

d)

Reaction shot

11.

If you want to capture the emotional response of a spectator during an event, which type of shot should you use?

a)

Action shot

b)

Reaction shot

c)

Establishing shot

d)

Bird's eye view

12.

A photographer wants to make the subject appear larger and more dramatic by shooting from below. Which technique should they use?

a)

Bird's eye view

b)

Worm's eye view

c)

Rule of Thirds

d)

Medium shot

13.

You are asked to take a photo that shows both the subject and the environment to provide context. Which shot would be most appropriate?

a)

Close up shot

b)

Wide angle shot

c)

Portrait

d)

Reaction shot

14.

If a photographer wants to highlight the details of a person's face, which framing should they choose?

a)

Medium shot

b)

Close up shot

c)

Landscape

d)

Action shot

15.

A student is editing a photo and wants to change the colors and contrast. Which tool should they use?

a)

Focus

b)

Filter

c)

Exposure

d)

Zoom

16.

If you want to ensure your subject is not centered in the frame, which compositional technique should you apply?

a)

Bird's eye view

b)

Rule of Thirds

c)

Worm's eye view

d)

Medium shot

17.

A photographer is trying to capture a sports event. Which type of shot would best show the movement of the players?

a)

Action shot

b)

Reaction shot

c)

Establishing shot

d)

Portrait

18.

You are given a photo and asked to determine if it is a portrait or landscape orientation. What should you look for?

a)

The color of the photo

b)

Whether the photo is taller than it is wide or wider than it is tall

c)

The number of people in the photo

d)

The type of camera used

19.

A photographer wants to create a sense of drama and scale in a photo of a tall building. Which combination of techniques would be most effective?

a)

Use a worm's eye view and a wide angle shot

b)

Use a close up shot and a filter

c)

Use a bird's eye view and portrait orientation

d)

Use a medium shot and zoom out

20.

You are tasked with documenting a school event. How would you plan your shots to ensure you capture both the context and the emotions of the participants?

a)

Only take close up shots of individuals

b)

Use a mix of establishing shots for context and reaction shots for emotions

c)

Focus only on action shots

d)

Take only posed photos