Haga-Research

What is important about focus? How do you get good focus in a digital slr photograph? Focus is to make on object in a photo either appear sharp or blurred and it is important to sharpen the intended object so that it will be the main focus.

Explain in your own words what depth of field is and why it's important to understand when shooting photos. The distance between two visible objects in any given photograph. It is important because it gives an interesting feel on what is to be focused. Depending on what depth of field you shoot it can make the photograph very interesting by what objects you focus or make sharp and what you do not.

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.) ISO- controls the sensitivity of light in any given time. Aperture- Lens opening of how much light goes through. Shutter Speed- Exposure time of how much light goes through over time. To take a quality photo one must control all these aspects of light control for photography is the art of drawing with light and understanding how to use these will make one a better artist.

What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? EXPLAIN don't just list. Rule of Thirds- is when you break off your picture into thirds and have your subjects be where the lines intersect to create a pleasing photo. Horizon Line- is where you put your subject nd it is better to either have a high or low horizon line but not the middle unless you are taking a picture of a reflection. Leading Lines- these are lines that lead the viewer of the photograph to follow the photograph. Unusual POV- changes the way people see the focused subject of the photo. Fill the Frame- where the subject fills the frame and may even extend it. Framing- use elements and objects to frame the main focused subject.

Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another? Natural lights comes from the sun, fire or any other natural places. Artificial light comes through any sort of lamp. I would use natural light if I wanted any earthy feel to my photos and I would use artificial light if I wanted to create a dramatic photo.

In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain. I have use flash lighting with either my phone or camera but besides that I have not done any purposeful lighting when taking pictures.