Sunderlage-Rebholz

™ Explain in your own words what depth of field is and why it's important to understand when shooting photos.
Depth of field is the area that your camera focuses on, and what's in focus. It's important to understand because it can create dynamic photographs, and when you have a wider depth of field you can see more of the background in focus.

™ What is the exposure triangle and why is it important to making quality photos?
Each of the three aspects of the triangle are related to light and how it interacts with the camera. A balance of each of these aspects ensure that an image’s exposure works out.
 * ISO - The measure of a digital camera sensor’s sensitivity to light.
 * Aperture - The size of the opening in the lens when a picture is taken.
 * Shutter Speed - The amount of time that the shutter is open.

™ What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? EXPLAIN don't just list.

 * Rule of Thirds
 * A 3x3 grid on a photograph
 * Compose within the thirdsAsymmetrical or Informal Balance is key
 * Ex. Sky - Have the horizon in the bottom row of thirds
 * Ex. Portrait - Have them focused on one of the sides
 * Have a subject where the lines intersect
 * Framing
 * Not the focus, but on all sides of the photograph
 * Make sure the framing is in focus
 * Fill the Frame
 * Subject fills the whole picture
 * Move closer or zoom in
 * Do not cut off any vital components
 * Get rid of distracting things in the background
 * Level Horizon
 * Make sure the horizon line is completely straight across the photo
 * Put the horizon in the top or bottom third to create an interesting composition
 * Leading Lines
 * Creates interest
 * Leads people into the photograph
 * Draws their eye and creates movement
 * Can be used to point to what you want the viewer to notice
 * Types of lines can affect moods
 * Diagonal: drama and tension
 * Curves: harmony and gracefulness
 * Curves: harmony and gracefulness

™ Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another?
Natural
 * Outdoor natural lighting
 * The sun
 * Filtered sunlight on a cloudy day
 * Moonlight
 * Starlight
 * Firelight
 * Indoor natural lighting
 * Available Light - light coming from a natural light source through a window, glass door, skylight, or the like. This implies it is the only source of light available in the room at the time
 * Firelight from a fireplace or candle flame

Artificial
 * Light that comes from a non-natural source
 * The flash on a camera
 * Studio light sources such as a strobe light or spot light
 * Lights in the room
 * Studio Light
 * Available Artificial Light - The only light in a space, such as a computer screen
 * Bounce Light - Using a white umbrella, sheet, or other white object to reflect light onto the subject
 * Fill Light - The subject is lit by one light source, and a second light source fills in the shadows. This could be through bounce lighting, flash, or other tactics. This is sometimes needed in natural lighting situations, such as on a sunny day and under the shade of a larger object
 * Dramatic Lighting - One single light source that creates extreme shadows

™ In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain.
Natural light - Taking any photos on a phone or simple camera during the day, while outside. Ex: photos of dogs or leaves Artificial light - Taking any sort of photo at home, school, or in a building that is mostly lit by light bulbs. Ex: pictures of friends or shopping items