Photography Basics Flashcards

Grade 6 · Art · Flashcards

Study essential photography terms and composition techniques.

Flashcards

Photography: The art of capturing light to create an image — from Greek words meaning drawing with light
Aperture: The adjustable opening in the lens that controls how much light enters the camera; measured in f-stops
Shutter speed: How long the camera shutter stays open — fast freezes motion, slow creates blur
ISO: Controls sensor sensitivity to light — higher ISO works in darkness but adds grain to the image
Exposure triangle: The three-way relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO that determines correct exposure
Composition: How you arrange the elements within the frame of your photograph
Rule of Thirds: Dividing the frame into a 3x3 grid and placing subjects at the four intersection points
Golden hour: The hour after sunrise or before sunset — warm, soft, low-angle light ideal for photography
Leading lines: Visual lines (roads, rivers, fences) that guide the viewer eye toward the subject
Depth of field: How much of the image is in sharp focus from front to back
Negative space: Empty or simple areas around the main subject that help it stand out
DSLR: Digital Single-Lens Reflex — a professional-grade digital camera with interchangeable lenses
Frame: The rectangular boundary of a photograph that determines what is included in the image
Grain/noise: Speckled texture that appears in photos taken at high ISO settings in low-light conditions