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Name: _________________________________
Please read the following passage on photography basics and answer the questions below.
Photography Basics
Photography is the art and practice of capturing light to create images. The word photography comes from Greek roots meaning drawing with light. Cameras work by allowing light to pass through a lens and onto a sensor or film, which records the image.
There are three main settings that control how an image is exposed: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
In addition to these settings, composition plays a major role in photography. A common technique is the rule of thirds, which suggests placing the subject along imaginary gridlines that divide the image into nine equal parts. Another technique is leading lines, where natural lines in the scene guide the viewer's eye toward the subject.
Finally, different types of photography, such as portrait, landscape, macro, and street photography, require different approaches and camera settings. A portrait often uses a wide aperture for a blurred background, while a landscape shot benefits from a smaller aperture for sharpness throughout the image.
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Multiple Choice (Circle the Correct Answer)
1. What does the term photography mean?
a) Drawing with colors
b) Drawing with light
c) Capturing moments
d) Painting with shadows
2. What is the purpose of aperture in photography?
a) To control how much light enters the camera
b) To adjust the focus of the lens
c) To change the camera's color settings
d) To capture motion blur
3. A shutter speed of 1/1000s is best for capturing:
a) A still landscape
b) A fast-moving athlete
c) A night cityscape
d) A group portrait
4. What happens when you increase the ISO setting?
a) The image becomes darker
b) The image becomes sharper
c) The camera captures more light but may add noise
d) The depth of field increases
5. The rule of thirds helps with:
a) Setting the correct exposure
b) Placing subjects in a balanced composition
c) Adjusting white balance
d) Controlling the depth of field
Short Answer Questions (Full Sentence Structure)
6. Explain the relationship between aperture and depth of field.
7. Why would a photographer use a high ISO setting?
8. How can leading lines improve a photograph?
9. Compare the settings used for portrait vs. landscape photography.
10. What is motion blur, and how can it be controlled?
Name: _________________________________
Please read the following passage on photography basics and answer the questions below.
Photography Basics
Photography is the art and practice of capturing light to create images. The word photography comes from Greek roots meaning drawing with light. Cameras work by allowing light to pass through a lens and onto a sensor or film, which records the image.
There are three main settings that control how an image is exposed: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
- Aperture refers to the opening in the lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It is measured in f-stops (e.g., f/2.8, f/5.6, f/11). A larger aperture (small f-number) lets in more light and creates a shallow depth of field (blurry background), while a smaller aperture (large f-number) lets in less light and keeps more of the image in focus.
- Shutter Speed determines how long the camera's shutter stays open. It is measured in fractions of a second (e.g., 1/1000s, 1/250s, 1/30s). A fast shutter speed (1/1000s) freezes motion, while a slow shutter speed (1/30s or slower) allows motion blur.
- ISO measures the camera sensor's sensitivity to light. A lower ISO (e.g., 100) produces a clear image with less noise, while a higher ISO (e.g., 1600) allows for better performance in low light but may introduce grainy noise.
In addition to these settings, composition plays a major role in photography. A common technique is the rule of thirds, which suggests placing the subject along imaginary gridlines that divide the image into nine equal parts. Another technique is leading lines, where natural lines in the scene guide the viewer's eye toward the subject.
Finally, different types of photography, such as portrait, landscape, macro, and street photography, require different approaches and camera settings. A portrait often uses a wide aperture for a blurred background, while a landscape shot benefits from a smaller aperture for sharpness throughout the image.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Multiple Choice (Circle the Correct Answer)
1. What does the term photography mean?
a) Drawing with colors
b) Drawing with light
c) Capturing moments
d) Painting with shadows
2. What is the purpose of aperture in photography?
a) To control how much light enters the camera
b) To adjust the focus of the lens
c) To change the camera's color settings
d) To capture motion blur
3. A shutter speed of 1/1000s is best for capturing:
a) A still landscape
b) A fast-moving athlete
c) A night cityscape
d) A group portrait
4. What happens when you increase the ISO setting?
a) The image becomes darker
b) The image becomes sharper
c) The camera captures more light but may add noise
d) The depth of field increases
5. The rule of thirds helps with:
a) Setting the correct exposure
b) Placing subjects in a balanced composition
c) Adjusting white balance
d) Controlling the depth of field
Short Answer Questions (Full Sentence Structure)
6. Explain the relationship between aperture and depth of field.
7. Why would a photographer use a high ISO setting?
8. How can leading lines improve a photograph?
9. Compare the settings used for portrait vs. landscape photography.
10. What is motion blur, and how can it be controlled?