Photography Terminology Flashcards
Define: Aperture
The lens size opening controls the amount of light entering the camera.
Define: Shutter Speed
The time the camera’s sensor is exposed to light.
Define: Exposure
The amount of light hitting the camera’s sensor.
Define: ISO
The camera’s sensitivity to light.
Define: Focal Length
The distance between the lens and the image sensor, affecting the feild of view.
Define: Bokeh
The aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image.
Define: Depth of Field
The range of distance in a photograph that appears acceptably sharp.
Define: Rule of Thirds
An image is divided into nine equal parts by two horizontal and two vertical lines.
Define: Leading Lines
Visual lines in a photograph that guide the viewer’s eye to the subject.
Define: Framing
Using elements within the scene to create a natural frame around the subject.
Define: Balance
The distribution of visual weight within a photograph.
Define: Perspective
The way objects appear in relation to each other based on their position and distance.
Define: Artificial Light
Light from man made sources
Define: Natural Light
Light from the sun
Define: Contrast
The difference between the darkest and lightest areas of an image.
