Allen-Castillo

=Composition, Focus, and Lighting=

What is important about focus? How do you get good focus in a digital SLR photograph?
Focus is a very important component and skill that you need to have a full understanding of in order to be a successful photographer. ISO is a very important element in photography that has a lot of impact on the focus as well as the Shutter Speed and Aperture. All of these elements are very important in order to have a good focus for a photo since they are all elements that you are going to need to take into consideration prior to taking the photo. For example you are going to need to adjust the ISO based on how much light there is and how much you want in the picture. Then for the shutter speed you will have to decide whether you want a moment captured quickly so it looks "frozen" or if you would like your picture to represent movement within it, and that will tell you if you want a fast or slow shutter speed. Faster shutter speed will get you a photograph with no movement and a photo with slower shutter speeds will get you a photograph with blur or movement.

Explain in your own words what depth of field is and why it's important to understand when shooting photos.
Depth of Field is amount of the shot in focus and a large aperture allows more light in and is taken with a smaller lens focal length (f-stop) number. So, a small f-stop number makes for a smaller depth of field. A large DOF allows for the majority of the image to be in focus, whereas a small or shallow DOF allows the close subjects to be in focus. This is important to keep in mind so that as a photographer you understand what portions of your image area will be in focus and how to approach the capturing of your subject. ===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 basically just a visual to help people understand and take into consideration how the three elements work together to make an outstanding photograph. The three different elements are shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. These are the three elements that are needed in order to take a photograph as successful as it can be. They all relate to making a photograph successful because the how fast the picture is taken, how much light there is, and how much sensitivity there is all effects how the picture turns out.

What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? EXPLAIN don't just list.
The 5 compositional techniques include the rule of thirds, framing, filling the frame, level horizon, leading lines, and using an interesting point of view. The rule of thirds involves the image area blocked into thirds with horizontal and vertical lines with the subject positioned at the line intersection points for visual interest causing informal balance. Framing involved using elements in the shot to frame the subject. Filling the frame allows your subject to compose the entirety of the image area. Level horizons use the horizon line as a straight/steady line across the frame. Leading lines guide the viewer's eyes around the image to offer impressions of tension or harmony. Finally, using an interesting point of view allows a unique focus shot of the subject.  ===Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another? === With natural lighting, you could rely on sunlight, moonlight and firelight outside and the windowpane light and firelight inside. Examples of artificial light sources include a camera flash and studio lighting in a room. If you want natural lighting, you will need to make your camera settings accommodate to the given lighting if this is your option or preference, whereas with studio lighting, you can have more control over the environment for optimal exposure.

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===In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain === I have taken several pictures on my phone outside of sunsets, friends, etc, as a source of natural light, and some pictures with windowpane light as the primary light source. I also have taken several flash photos (Snapchat) inside and outside, and haven't shot in professional studio light myself, but have had photos taken in studios before.