Elements of photography

Question 1

Subject

Answer 1

The main object or person(s) in a photograph.

Question 2

Composition

Answer 2

This is the arrangement or structuring of formal elements that make up an image.

Question 3

Content

Answer 3

The subject, topic, or information in the image.

Question 4

Intention

Answer 4

The reason(s) why the photographer made the image.

Question 5

Theme

Answer 5

A central or unifying aspect in a body of work or collection of works.

Question 6

Abstract

Answer 6

An image emphasizing formal elements such as line and shape rather than particular, recognizable objects.

Question 7

Direct approach

Answer 7

Capturing an image of a scene in a straightforward way without using distortion or unusual angles.

Question 8

Documentary photography

Answer 8

Photographs where the main purpose is to record a place, person(s), or event.

Question 9

Expressive

Answer 9

Photographs intended to communicate emotion.

Question 10

Geometric shape

Answer 10

Simple shapes found in geometry such as circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, and so on.

Question 11

Landscape

Answer 11

A photograph of the natural environment.

Question 12

Objective

Answer 12

A point of view that attempts to limit personal bias, considering all information with equal regard and fairness.

Question 13

Representational

Answer 13

A photograph showing recognisable objects.

Question 14

Focus

Answer 14

Areas that appear clear and sharp (in contrast to areas that do not)

Question 15

Line

Answer 15

Objects in photographs can sometimes act as lines. They may be used to establish outline, direction, movement, and energy. Lines can be, for example, straight, curvy, thick, or thin.

Question 16

what are the two different types of light?

Answer 16

“light” and “ambient light”

Question 17

Light

Answer 17

Areas of brightness and shadow. Light can be used to suggest time of day. Light may be artificial or natural, harsh or soft, reflected or direct.

Question 18

Ambient light

Answer 18

Is the light that is already present in the scene It can also be known as ‘natural light’

Question 19

Repetition

Answer 19

Objects, shapes, lines etc. that repeat and create a pattern

Question 20

Saturation

Answer 20

describes the depth or intensity of color present within an image. Saturation is also referred to as ‘chroma’; The more saturated an image is the more colorful and vibrant it will appear, less color saturation will make an image appear subdued or muted.*

Question 21

Space

Answer 21

This is an aspect of an image’s composition. Photographs can suggest depth, or they may appear shallow (and you might consider how this is established; sometimes this is created by special illusion). In addition space can be both positive (areas that attract most attention) and negative (the emptier areas).

Question 22

Texture

Answer 22

This is about the quality of ‘feel’ in the photograph; if you could touch an image, what would it feel like?

Question 23

Value

Answer 23

this is a quality of light. In considering an image, you might ask if it suggests a range of tones from light to dark. Where are the lightest and darkest values?

Question 24

Angle

Answer 24

This is the vantage point from where a photograph was taken. It is often used when discussing images taken from an unusual or exaggerated vantage point.

Question 25

Background

Answer 25

This is the part of an image that seems to be towards the back.

Question 26

Foreground

Answer 26

This is the part of an image that seems to be towards the front.

Question 27

Balance

Answer 27

This refers to the distribution of visual elements. Symmetrical balance distributes visual elements evenly in an image. Asymmetrical balance distributes visual elements unevenly.

Question 28

Central focus

Answer 28

This refers to the object(s) that seem most prominently or clearly focused in a photograph

Question 29

Contour

Answer 29

The outline of an object or shape.

Question 30

Contrast

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Significant visual differences between light and dark, varying textures, sizes, and so on.

Question 31

Figure to ground

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describes the contrast between the foreground and the background. When subjects are separated and clearly visible it is easier for the viewer to comprehend the scene.*

Question 32

Framing

Answer 32

What the photographer has placed within the boundaries of the photograph.

Question 33

Negative Space

Answer 33

the space around and between the subject(s) of an image*

Question 34

Rule of Thirds

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the process of dividing an image into thirds, using two horizontal and two vertical lines. This imaginary grid yields nine parts with four intersection points. When you position the most important elements of your image at these intersection points, you produce a much more natural image.*

Question 35

Setting

Answer 35

This is the actual physical surrounding or scenery whether real or artificially constructed.

Question 36

Vantage point

Answer 36

The place or position from which the photographer takes a photograph.

Question 37

what are the 5 basics?

Answer 37

Subject, Composition, Content, Intention, and Theme

Question 38

What are the 8 General Vocabulary?

Answer 38

Abstract, Direct approach, Documentary photograph, Expressive, Geometric shape, Landscape, Objective, and Representational.

Question 39

What are the 9 Visual Elements?

Answer 39

Focus, Line, Light, Ambient Light, Repetition, Saturation, Space, Texture, and Value.

Question 40

What are the 13 different compositions?

Answer 40

Angle, Background, Foreground, Balance, Central focus, Contour, Contrast, Figure to ground, Framing, Negative space, Rule of thirds, Setting, and Vantage point.