Chapter 9 - Composition in Photography

The phrase "making a picture" refers to applying the elements and principles of art to affect what the viewer of the final image sees.

• True

• False

A _____ can be used to direct attention because it draws the viewer’s eye along its length.

• Point

• Shape

• Pattern

• Line

Shapes are flat and two dimensional with length and width.

• True

• False

_____ is a noticeable difference between adjacent elements of a composition.

• contrast

• convergence

• rhythm

Landscape mode refers to an image that is a vertical rectangle.

• True

• False

According to the rule of thirds, the horizon should be placed on or close to the top or bottom guidelines of the grid.

• True

• False

When photographing children, you should use a birds-eye view camera angle.

• True

• False

The viewer’s eye is drawn to the brightest element in a picture.

• True

• False

___________ is moving the camera’s zoom lens in or out during the exposure.

• soft focus

• panning

• framing

• zooming

The _____ technique is used in portrait photography, since it is flattering and helps to mask minor imperfections.

• soft focus

• selective focus

• panning

• multiple exposures