Madyson+and+Skyler

Madyson and Skyler 9/3/14 **What is important about focus? How do you get good focus in a digital slr photograph?**

It is important to have focus in a picture because then the photo can be clearly seen and identifiable. To get good dslr focus in a picture it is necessary to set your auto-focus to one of the main focal points on the camera.

**Explain in your own words what depth of field is and why it's important to understand when shooting photos.** Depth of field is important because you want the picture to be interesting and eye-catching. By using the depth of field technique it can make the photo appear interesting and intriguing. If this technique is used properly it could take an amateur photo to a professional photo.

**What is the exposure triangle and why is it important to making quality photos?** the exposure triangle is the aperture, the ISO and the shutter speed. Shutter speed is important because it is in charge of how long the shutter is open. The ISO takes care of the light component of pictures. Lastly, the aperture is the size of the lens when you are taking a picture. Without these three options a photo would not be at its best ability.

**What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? EXPLAIN**

The five compositional techniques are leading lines, rule of thirds, fill the frame, level horizon, and framing. Leading lines direct the viewers eyes into the image creating principle of movement. Rule of Thirds divides the image into thirds vertically and horizontally. Where the thirds intersect are areas of most interest to the viewer, creates asymmetrical balance. Fill the Frame subject fills the whole frame and may even extend off the frame. Level Horizon is when taking landscape, cityscapes use a level horizon not a slanting horizon. Framing uses elements such as trees to frame the subject. Unusual Point of View changes the way the viewer sees the subject, birds eye, ants eye etc.

**Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another?** Natural sources of light such as the sun, filtered sunlight, moonlight, and firelight, could be used when taking photographs in nature or when you want a photo to be influenced in a certain way without using a digital filter. Artificial light comes from a flash on a camera or one attached separately, studio light such as a spot light or strobe light, and lastly light that is in the room if you wanted a photo to appear inside or a photo to have light that can be manipulated to look a certain way.

**In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain.** We feel that we have experience with both artificial and natural light. Natural light has influenced our photos if we were taking pictures in nature or of an object in nature. Artificial light has made an impact on photos that have been taken in art such as the self-portrait picture we took for someone else.