Photography Terms

6. Colors that are similar
9. All one color
10. Describes a shot from above, looking down at a subject
11. Distributing visual weight (colors, tones, textures, subjects) in a photo so that elements feel evenly spread, creating a sense of harmony or stability
12. Refers to the direction and position from which a camera shoots a subject
14. An aesthetic photography technique where the out-of-focus parts of an image are intentionally blurred to make the main subject stand out
18. The difference between the brightest and darkest elements in an image
20. The part of the scene that is farthest from the camera, located behind the main subject
22. The art of capturing the visual details of a surface to create a sense of touch in an image, highlighting roughness, smoothness, or patterns
23. The distance between the nearest and farthest objects that appear sharp in a photograph
24. Using elements in the foreground or midground to create a border around the main subject, guiding the viewer's eye

1. Placing two or more contrasting elements side-by-side
2. The arrangement of visual elements within a photo's frame to create a more visually appealing and intentional image
3. The part of the scene closest to the camera
4. A photography technique where the light source is behind the subject, creating effects like silhouettes or a glowing halo effect
5. Describes a shot from a low angle, looking up at a subject
7. When elements are arranged to mirror each other across an axis
8. The use of colors that work well together to create a visually pleasing and balanced image
13. The amount of light that reaches the camera's sensor or film
15. An uneven distribution of visual weight
16. Colors that contrast with one another
17. Illuminating force
19. The absence of light created by an object blocking the source
21. Describes the empty space surrounding the main subject in a photograph