Photography Terms Flashcards
(20 cards)
Choosing photos that tell stories, have good composition and technical quality
Selection
Editing out the unessential information, positioning the focal point
Cropping
Main focus of the photo
Subject
Sharp focus, crisp detail, rich color and ample resolution
Technical quality
Move in close to avoid distracting elements
Fill the frame
Unless background adds to the story, minimize it
Control the background
Photographer waits to capture the decisive action
Wait for the moment
Primary subject is focal point of the photo
Center of interest
Real or imaginary lines direct attention to center of interest
Leading lines
Texture of lines repeat in the foreground or background
Repetition of pattern
Subject is surrounded by content to highlight subject
Framing
Imaginary divisions of the photo to keep the subject off center
Rule of thirds
Wide, medium, or close-up shore allow a photographer to capture different details
Perspective
Horizontal and vertical photos cover a story and allow for visual variety
Format
Vary the number of people in each photo on a spread as a way to tell story from varying perspectives
Subjects
Shoot before, during and after an event to get the complete story
Sequence
Shooting a photo from above the subject to provide a different perspective
Birds eye view
Shooting a photo from below the subject to provide a different perspective
Worms eye view
Photos that capture an action close up, show the reaction to the action just as it happens or establish relationships
Energy
Moving closer to your subject rather than using the zoom feature in order to capture the photo
Get close
