Sharpee-Daul

What is important about focus? How do you get good focus in a digital slr photograph? Focus is important within a picture in order to put emphasis on a certain aspect of the image, and draw the eye of the viewer into the focused portion of the image. In order to get good focus in a digital slr photograph it is important to change your ISO setting to the correct number; the higher the ISO setting, the busier the shot. However if the ISO setting is placed lower, the more focused the shot will become. Also in order to focus correctly it is important to consider the following, the light of the shot, the grain, whether a tripod is needed and is what you are shooting is a moving object. If you identify each one of those 4 aspects of your shoot, you will have a greater chance at making your photograph focused the way you would like it to be.

Explain in your own words what depth of field is and why it's important to understand when shooting photos. The depth of field is the size of your image that is in focus. This is important when shooting photos because in order to get he type of focus you want and where you want it you have to know how to control and work with your depth field.

What is the exposure triangle and why is it important to making quality photos? The exposure triangle is three elements that intersect in order to create an ideal pthorgraph. ITs important because in order to take an image that is well balanced and interesting, it needs to have all three elements of the exposure triangle; ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed.

What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? The 5 compositional techniques used in photography are the Rule of Thirds, Framing, Fill the Frame, Level Horizon, and Leading Lines.

Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another? One of the most valued technique you must have when taking pictures is finding light. Whether it be natural light, or artificial light. Finding the right type of light exposure is key when taking a photograph. When using natural light you can use inside, outside light. Outside light is when you're taking a photograph using only the light from the sky, you cannot control light exposure. Inside light is using any of the available outside light when taking a picture. When thinking of natural light overall sunlight is what causes light to appear in photographs. When using artificial light however you're using light that comes from studios, room light, or a flash that comes from a camera. When thinking of artificial light overall flash, or studio light appears as the only source of light. In broad daylight I would personally want to use natural light, but if the light source isn't as strong I would want to use artificial light to help the picture shine through and be visible.

In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain. Light sources Katie and I already have experience shooting with are simples sources of light. Such as, outside, inside, and artificial light.