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Depth and field is the distance between the nearest and furthest objects/subjects. It decides what will be in and out of focus. This is important to understand when shooting a photo because you need to determine what your main focal point is going to be and what you want to be in focus. The focus of the subject(s) can determine the feel and effect the photo gives.
 * Explain in your own words what depth of field is and why it's important to understand when shooting photo. **

With the exposure triangle, there are three elements to it, each pertaining to light and how it interacts with the camera being used. The three sides are ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed. ISO is the measure of a digital camera sensor’s sensitivity to light, Aperture is the size opening in the lens when a picture is taken, and Shutter Speed is the amount of time that the shutter takes to open. The Shutter Speed is also measured in seconds and uses motion.
 * 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.) **

In photography, there are five compositional techniques. These techniques are the rule of thirds, framing, level horizon, leading lines, and focus and depth. Each are very different, but all help the quality of a photograph. With rule of thirds, it’s the breaking down of an image into thirds, making it have nine parts. This makes it easier to pick an area to put your focus into and be able to play around with the points of view. Framing is the use of elements in the shot to frame the subject of the shot. It draws attention to the subject of an image by blocking other parts of the image with something in the scene. Level horizon helps to ensure the horizon line makes a straight line across the frame and plays with the placement of the subject(s). For leading lines, these are the most basic element of design. Leading lines creates interests in images and can affect the mood of the image. Finally, the focus and depth is the distance between the nearest and furthest subject. This allows you to decide what you want to be in focus and out focus for your photograph.
 * What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? EXPLAIN don't just list. **

An example of lighting techniques that come from natural sources are from the outside (sunlight, moonlight, firelight), and then inside light (Natural source through window or glass, only available light, firelight from fireplace or candle). With artificial light, it comes from the flash on a camera, studio lights, bounce light, computer screen, and dramatic lighting.
 * Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another? **

From my own experience, I tend to use more artificial light, but occasionally using natural lights when doing photoshoots with my friends. When I use artificial light, it mainly comes from the lights in my house, and more specifically my room. I’m not picky on my lighting for random pictures I take on my phone, so if I take selfies or other pictures on snapchat, I just use whatever light is available, as well as sometimes the flash on my phone. On the other hand, sometimes my friends, who own professional cameras, will go to different locations and have mini photoshoots. At times like that, we use as much natural light as we can, as it makes the pictures more raw and natural.
 * In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain. **