Composition rules and shooting techniques (rule of thirds, leading lines, exposure triangle) beyond the fundamentals deck.
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- What is the rule of thirds in photography?
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A compositional guideline that divides the frame into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines, with important elements placed along these lines or at their intersections.- What are leading lines?
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Lines in an image that draw the viewer's eye toward the main subject, such as roads, rivers, fences, or paths.- What three elements make up the exposure triangle?
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Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.- What does aperture control in photography?
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The size of the lens opening, which controls the amount of light entering the camera and affects depth of field.- What does shutter speed control?
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How long the camera sensor is exposed to light, controlling motion blur and image brightness.- What does ISO control?
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The sensor's sensitivity to light, affecting brightness and image noise or grain.- What is shallow depth of field?
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A narrow area of focus where the subject is sharp and the background and foreground are blurred.- How do you achieve shallow depth of field?
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Use a wide aperture (low f-number), a longer focal length, or get closer to the subject.- How do you achieve deep depth of field?
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Use a narrow aperture (high f-number), a shorter focal length, or step back from the subject.- What is bokeh?
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The aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas in an image, often appearing as soft, blurred circles or shapes.- What is the golden ratio in photography?
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A mathematical proportion (approximately 1:1.618) used to create harmonious compositions, similar in principle to the rule of thirds.- What is negative space in composition?
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The empty areas around the main subject, which can be used intentionally to give the image breathing room and emphasize the subject.- What is the framing technique?
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Using elements in the foreground or scene to create a frame around the main subject, directing attention inward.- Why use foreground elements in composition?
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To add depth, create layers, frame the subject, and draw the viewer's eye into the image.- What is symmetrical composition?
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Placing the subject or elements so they mirror each other across a central axis, creating balance and harmony.
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