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 What is important about focus? How do you get good focus in a digital slr photograph?
===Focus is important in photography because it really defines the image once you take the photo. It is really important to know about focus and how to focus a camera. When taking a photograph, you want to focus on the image to get a clear and quality shot. Some different types of focus like soft focus are interesting because it creates a clear foreground but has a soft framing. To get good focus in a digital slr photograph your focal of length would need to have a small aperture. ===

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 photograph that will be in focus. This is a key technique when shooting photos because captures an image that is focused sharply. Also, the depth of field is very important because it allows you to view how much of your image will be in focus while you're shooting the photograph. ===

=== 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 contains the main three elements of exposure. ISO is one of the main elements of exposure, it is the measure of the camera's sensitivity to light. F/stop is another key element to exposure, it is the size of the lens opening when a picture is captured. Lastly, the third element is shutter speed which is the amount of time the shutter is open on a camera. These three elements are all related because they impact each other in the exposure triangle. The exposure triangle is important to making photos because it includes important skills to getting a quality, clear photo. ===

 What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography?
===The 5 compositional techniques in photography are the rule of thirds. filling the frame, having a level horizon, using leading lines, and using focus and depth of field. === ===Rule of thirds is commonly used in photography because it creates a much more intriguing image for the viewers. A photographer can successfully use the rule of thirds by envisioning a grid over the image, and then placing the subject where two of the grid lines intersect. If the point of interest is continuously in the center of the images, it can get repetitive and unimpressive for the viewer. A photographer can create a very unique image by filling the frame with the subject. Some background details are unnecessary and could detract from the point of interest. A large subject can be a great source of positive space. In a photograph, it’s important to have a level horizon. This allows the viewer to better comprehend the subject and background details. A level horizon is most intriguing if it is placed near the top or bottom of the image, instead of across the center. Leading Lines are a great compositional technique because it can draw people into your photograph. It creates a point of interest by drawing the viewer's eyes to the subject. The length, width, color, and type of line can change the feeling of the photograph, so the artist can create their own message through their work. Focus and depth of field can vary from image to image. This compositional technique controls how much of your photograph is clear or blurred. A photographer can control their depth of field through aperture. Some artists prefer to have their image clear and the background blurred to draw a lot of attention to the subject. Focus varies from image to image, and it can be controlled through aperture and camera lens. ===

 Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another?
===Photographers use many different lighting sources to brighten their subject and background setting. When images are being captured outside, a very popular natural light source is the sun. This illuminates the setting and creates interesting shading for many images. Photographers can create images indoors by using natural light through windows. Popular artificial light sources are light bulbs, flashlights, phones, large TV or tablet screens, and flashes from cameras. The amount of light that is shone onto the subject can be easily controlled through artificial light, but it might affect the shade of the color on the subject and setting. ===

In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain.
===Julia: I shoot a lot of photos outside with my family’s digital slr camera. The sun is the primary source of light. I have learned about which direction I have to face to control the amount of light on my subject. While using the slr camera, I take many pictures of my dog and little brothers. I also love using my GoPro. I take my action camera out kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing, wakeboarding, skateboarding, and biking. I love getting action shots of my family and I while we have fun experiences! === ===Hannah: I have experience with shooting photos inside with my family’s digital slr camera. When shooting photos inside of my family, friends or objects I have learned that focus is really important and so is lighting. Inside, the lighting was normally light bulbs, lamps, flashlights or the light from a tv or computer screen. After shooting some photos inside in artificial light, I've learned that the lighting can change the color of the photo. ===