Buss-Esser

What is important about focus? How do you get good focus in a digital slr photograph?
It makes your pictures a higher quality. You can either have it set to auto or manual and control it yourself.

==  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 distance between the nearest and furriest object. If you had a picture such as the one to the right, https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7T7QgwvMVbO48WvdjIm9QOQLtoQQc5OpSsy-zPYdCkyg05ZpO9g You can choose either to focus on the middle ground background or foreground and if you were to focus on the middle ground, then the foreground would appear blurry as well as the back. ==  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 are the three independent variables in photography. The most commonly used ones. However your pictures land on a spectrum between the three of these elements. So its important to keep in mind how the other two elements change as you adjust one. ==  What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? EXPLAIN don't just list. == Pattern- to repeat a shape line or color in a sequence to create a "pattern" symmetry- Having a picture the same on both sides meaning if you were to fold the picture in half it would line up perfectly. Although you want to avoid the "belly button effect," symmetry is a very eye applying photo if your doing it correctly. Texture- Taking a close up shot of something that naturally has a lot of texture, defining it by adjusting the setting on your camera to enhance the effect. Depth of Field- The length of distance from the closest and furthest objects in a picture. You can isolate a subject from its background. Lines- Draw your attention towards an object, give movement to the photo. If you have multiple lines going in the same direction you create a pattern. Otherwise having lines going in diffrent directions is also very complex and interesting. ==  Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another? == Candles, Windows, the sun, and moon are all natural lightings. While anything from a light is artificial. Studio lighting such as fill lighting, dramatic, and bounce, are all ways to light a inside space to receive quality photos ==  In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain. == Jess: I do more natural lighting i find that its easier to know when the lighting is promising that way and i can always find a good light source. Sophie: === Put your name and your partners name into the appropriate column below and link your names to the page you've created. To link simply highlight your names and click the link button in edit. Make sure nobody else is saving when you save. Try the link after you save it. ===