Cortes,+Zoe


 * What's important about focus? How do you get good focus in a Digital SLR photograph?**

The importance of focus is enhancement of the subject. If you're not dialed in on the subject the photo possesses a complete other focal point and then the picture is considered pointless. A good focus can either come from manual mode, where you have to turn the lens by hand to determine the focus. In automatic mode you need to half press the button and release, then take the photo. Most importantly you need to be at least 18in-2ft away from where you want to focus on, otherwise the entire image will come out blurry.


 * 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 a common association with three variables in photography determining the exposure of a paragraph, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. These are important in photography because openness, shutter speed, and light sensitivity are all very basic. The higher your shutter speed, more open your lens is, and the less sensitive to light your camera is, the best you're able to catch action, like hurdling or a long jump.


 * What are the 5 composition techniques we use in photography? EXPLAIN don't just list.**

The rule of thirds allows the focal points to become more 'interesting' to the mind, although keeping it in the center is very traditional. Balance is also very important, if there's no balance the off center focal point will typically look odd and 'just there'. Leading lines are also very helpful in leading to the focal point if it's often a complex foreground and background. Symmetry and patterns help to make a photo look more eye catching. Background is important, if the background is too active it can often be confused as the focal point of the photo.


 * In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with?**

I personally have experience in both lighting. I prefer natural lighting because a flash isn't needed most times.