photography terms

Question 1

subject

Answer 1

the main object or person in a photograph

Question 2

composition

Answer 2

arrangement/structuring of formal elements that make up image

Question 3

content

Answer 3

subject,topic,info in the image

Question 4

intention

Answer 4

reasons why photographer made the image

Question 5

theme

Answer 5

central or unifying aspect in a body of work

Question 6

abstract

Answer 6

image emphasizing formal elements - lines, shapes

Question 7

direct approach

Answer 7

capturing image of scene in straightforward way - no distortion or unusual angles

Question 8

documentary photography

Answer 8

image main purpose is to record place/person/event

Question 9

expressive

Answer 9

image intend to communicate emotion

Question 10

geometric shape

Answer 10

simple shapes, circle squares rectangles

Question 11

landscape

Answer 11

photo of natural enviroment ex. mountains

Question 12

objective

Answer 12

POV that limits personal bias

Question 13

representational

Answer 13

image showing recognisable objects

Question 14

focus

Answer 14

area that are clear and sharp

Question 15

line

Answer 15

objects in photo act as lines ex. building outline

Question 16

light

Answer 16

areas of brightness / shadow

Question 17

ambient light

Answer 17

natural light

Question 18

repetition

Answer 18

objects, shapes, lines etc that create patterns

Question 19

saturation

Answer 19

depth or intensity of color in image

Question 20

texture

Answer 20

quality of feel

Question 21

angle

Answer 21

vatage point where photograph was taken