Keziah+Emma

What is important about focus? How do you get good focus in a digital slr photograph?
====Focus is important because if a picture is out of focus, then it won't be as good quality as you would like and it won't capture what you want it to. To get a good focus in a digital slr photograph, all of the elements in the exposure triangle have to be correctly accustomed to the light of the setting and the distance between the subject and the lens of the camera.==== == 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 focus on the subject closest to the camera and the background. If there is more focus on the subject closest to the camera, then the photo will be more interesting, have better focus, not as noisy and be better quality than a photo with almost the same focus on the closest subject as the background.==== == 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.) == ====The exposure triangle is the three aspects of light used to take good quality photos. The three elements include ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture. All three have to do with light and how it affects the turnout of a photo. ISO is the measure of a digital camera sensor's sensitivity to light. Shutter Speed is the amount of time that the shutter is open and letting light in. Aperture is the size of the opening in the lens when a picture is taken.==== == What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? EXPLAIN don't just list. == ====1. Rule of Thirds: This helps the point of interest to not be just in the center of the photo, but at another point to make it more interesting and eye catching, also known as asymmetrical or informal balance.==== 2. Framing: Using objects along the sides of a photo to "frame" the photo. These objects can include tree branches, leaves, etc. Could also use objects around the main point of focus to frame. 3. Level Horizon: This means that the horizon is straight across the photo that was taken. It can be anywhere up or down in the photo but it cannot be tilted if it is wanted to be a level horizon. 4. Leading Lines: Lights, cars, roads, trees, lines on buildings, etc. can create interest and eye catching qualities in your photos. 5. Interesting Point of View: Used to create originality in a photo. Different and unique points of view can give a photo a sense of creativity and make it more interesting. == Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another? == ====Lower ISO settings, if it is a brighter light source. Depending on the movement of the subject, a slower shutter speed could be used. A lower ISO setting could also be used in artificial lighting settings such as concerts or indoor sports events. A lower ISO setting is best for these types of shoots because it measures the sensitivity to the light better and will create more focused shots.==== == In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain. == ====I have experience shooting photos with mostly natural light because its my favorite. I have shot photos in darker lighting settings as well, but I tend to favor the ones I shoot in sunlight/natural light. ====