Photography Foundations

1. The visual property of hues, including value and intensity.
3. Using three-sided shapes to create stability or tension in a composition.
6. Balance achieved when both sides of the composition mirror each other.
7. Balance created by unequal but visually weighted elements.
10. Determines the sensor’s sensitivity to light; affects grain/noise.
12. Controls the size of the lens opening; affects depth of field and brightness.
13. A path that directs the viewer’s eye; can be straight, curved, or implied.
15. The area around, within, or between subjects in a photo.

2. A guideline that divides the frame into 9 equal parts to improve balance.
4. A three-dimensional object with depth, height, and width.
5. The way a surface looks or feels (rough, smooth, soft, etc.).
6. A flat, enclosed area created by lines or edges.
8. Controls how long the sensor is exposed to light; affects motion blur or freeze.
9. Using objects in the scene to naturally enclose the subject.
11. Visual paths that guide the viewer’s eye through the photo.
14. The lightness or darkness of a tone or color.