Holzhauer-Fetherston

= Holzhauer-Fetherston Research =

Focus is important because focus makes your picture clear. To get good focus on a DSLR you can turn the focus ring, switch to live view mode, or tap the magnifier button.
== 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 amount of your shot that will be in focus and how close you are to the object you are capturing. You should stay at least an arm's width away so that the object is in focus. It is important to have depth of field when shooting photos because it determines whether or not your image will be focused of fuzzy.==

== What is the exposure triangle and why is it important to making quality photos? (HINT...there are 3 parts to the Triangle make sure you explain all three and how they relate to each other and making a good photo.) == ==There are three main parts that relate to light and how it enters and interacts with the camera, called the exposure triangle. The first one, aperture, changes the depth of field and the opening of the lens. ISO is the measure or the camera sensors sensitivity and how graininess the shot it. Shutter speed is the amount of time the shutter is open that captures motion. The change in one of these elements in a photo will impact the others meaning that you can't really isolate one.==

== What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? EXPLAIN don't just list. == ==Rule of thirds, when the image area is divided into thirds both horizontally and vertically creating a more interesting focal point of the picture. Filling the frame allows for all vital parts of the image to be captured without taking away from the overall picture. Level horizon, is a straight horizontal line across the frame keeping the viewer in the know of what is going on. Leading lines create interest in your image and lead people to the main focal point. Interesting point of view is wherever you chose to stand and interpret your subject makes a huge difference in the creativity and originality of the image.==

== Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another? == ==Natural sources include sun, filtered sunlight on a cloudy day, moonlight, fire, and any natural light source through a window or glass door. You would use this form of lighting to imply that the only light available is the natural light. Artificial light includes camera flash, studio lights, light bulbs, bounce light, fill light, strobe lights, and spot lights. You would use artificial lights when there is no natural light available to give the image dramatic lighting and professional effect.==

== In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain. ==