McCormick-Mitchell

What is important about focus? How do you get good focus in a digital slr photograph? Focus is important because it limits the noise and the graininess in the photograph. The higher the ISO level is, the more clear and defined the subject of the photo is.

Explain in your own words what depth of field is and why it's important to understand when shooting photos. Depth of field is that amount of your shot that will be in focus, the larger the depth, the more of your picture will be in focus while the smaller the depth, one part of the image will be in focus while the rest will be grainy. Depth of field is important to understand because there can be a number of results from changing the aperture of your shots; you'll have to consider your settings in order to get the correct depth you intend.

What is the exposure triangle and why is it important to making quality photos? The exposure triangle is the three main elements (ISO, aperture, and shutter speed) that relate to light and how it enters the camera. It is important to making quality photos because if you change one aspect of those elements, the other elements must be changed too in order for the photo to produce a quality photo.

What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? The five compositional techniques used in photography are the rule of thirds, framing/fill the frame, level horizon, leading lines, interesting point of view, and focus and depth of field.

Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another? Lighting techniques that come from natural sources could include the sun, filtered sunlight on a cloudy day, and moonlight, available li ght coming from a natural light source through a window or glass door or skylight, and firelight from fireplace or candle flame. Lighting techniques that come from artificial sources are a flash on a camera or connected separately, studio light such as a spot light or strobe light, a light in the room, a bounce light, fill light, or dramatic light. You would likely want to use natural light if you are outside and trying to achieve a natural scene. You would want to use artificial light when trying to capture something unique that can not be achieved through natural lighting.

In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain. Sage- I already have experience working with natural light considering most of my photos are taken outside, in nature, or inside light from a natural source, though I have used lights from cameras and lamps to take pictures too. I spent half a day job-shadowing a photographer so I have worked with a bounce light and a fill light and probably some other tools I could not identify the name of.