Cortez-Hoffmann

=**Composition, Focus, and Lighting Research-2016**=

What is important about focus? How do you get good focus in a digital slr photograph?
Making sure to adjust the focus on your camera is important because you will then be able to take a picture with good quality; whether you need to focus more on the object(s) or simply blur out the background of the picture taken. When focusing on a picture it is important to know the depth of field on your camera. Knowing what the depth of field will also allow you to take a good quality picture. To be able to take a well focused slr photo you must make sure that you are not to far nor to close to the object of the image. It is preferred that you stand arms length away. If a close up picture is being taken, you must use a micro lens for even better quality.

Explain in your own words what depth of field is and why it's important to understand when shooting photos.
Depth of Field is a range of distance that allows you to take a photo of good quality. The depth of field are requires to photographers to help focus on their main objective of their photo. It is important to understand depth of field when shooting because knowing helps you enhance the detail of your main focus.

What is the exposure triangle and why is it important to making quality photos?
It is important to know that the exposure triangle is made up of three elements known as; ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed. These three elements combined help take good quality photos. The first element, ISO, helps in measuring the digital cameras sensitivity to any light. The second element, Aperture, determines the size of the lens when taking the picture. Lastly, Shutter Speed, is the amount of time the shutter in the camera stays open. These three elements are very important because they allow people to take good quality photos whether you are in motion or are in exposure to bright lights.

What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? EXPLAIN don't just list.
The 5 compositional techniques we use in photography are; Patterns, Filling Frame, Depth of Field, Leading Lines, and Rule of Thirds. Patterns are designs of which are repetitive, in photography it can create great main focuses for a photo. Filling the Frame is a techniques which requires one object in which the photographer zooms into leaving very little background space. Depth of Field helps photographers enhance specific features of the object which is their main focus. Leading lines are lines made within objects which directs human eyes to the main focus of the image. Lastly, the Rule of Thirds divides the camera into different sections leaving specific points which create great composition to take a photo.

Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another?
Natural light sources include; Sun light, moon light and light from fire. When outside, it is easy to utilizes natural light. However, when inside, you are still allowed to use natural light from windows, glass doors, etc. Inside, you can also receive light from and inside fire or fire sources such as candles. It is helpful to use natural lights when you want a picture to look natural. On the contrary, artificial light comes from camera flash, spotlights, light bulbs, etc. Artificial lights are used to make a picture look high quality.

In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain.
I have experience using both natural and artificial lights. I have taken pictures outside during the day using sun light and at night using light from the moon. Outside I have also taken pictures using the light from campfires. Inside I have also used all sorts of lights. I have used sunlight from the window during the mornings. I have also used lights from the rooms in my house to take photos as well as flash when I am in a dark room.