Assessing your portrait photography knowledge
Instructions: Read each question carefully and select the best answer from the options provided.
1. (1.1.1, 1.1.2) Given the following scenario, select whether the photo’s context and weather conditions justify an indoor or outdoor photo shoot location:
You would like to take a family photograph to celebrate a child’s graduation from high school. It is mid-May and the weather is warm, but unstable. The weather report is calling for an 80% chance of rain during the time that you would like to take pictures.
a. Based on the photo’s context and weather conditions, an outdoor photo shoot is justified
b. Based on the photo’s context and weather conditions, an indoor photo shoot is justified
2. (1.2.1A) You would like to take a photo in a room which is 6 square feet. Your tripod has a diameter of 3 feet with legs extended, and you have set up a chair with a radius of 1.5 feet. The subject you will be photographing requires 2 square feet of space. Do you have enough space in the room to take the photograph?
a. Yes, there is room to take the photograph
b. No, there is no room to take the photograph
3. (1.3.2A, 1.3.3A) According to Google, the sun sets at 8pm on a day that you would like to photograph a family member. By the time you get everything ready it is 7:30pm and the sun is located behind the camera’s position. Should you proceed with the photo?
a. Yes, there is plenty of daylight left to take the photograph
b. No, because it is less than 1 hour before sunset natural lighting will not be optimal
c. Yes, because of the sun’s position there will be plenty of light on the subject’s face
d. No, because of the sun’s position the subject may squint
e. Both B and D are correct
f. Both A and C are correct
4. (1.4.1A) Select the option below that best illustrates neutral colors:
a.
b.
c.
5. (1.4.2) True or False: You should remove backdrop options with consistent colors.
a. True
b. False
6. (2.1.1A) For a photo to be used for the family Christmas card, which of the clothing options below would be considered inappropriate for the occasion:
a. Sweaters
b. Scarves
c. Jeans and t-shirts
d. Pajamas
7. (2.1.2) For photos containing more than one subject, which is the best option for clothing colors:
a. Matching colors
b. Coordinating colors
c. Monochrome colors
d. Distracting colors
8. (2.1.3) Which of the following clothing accessories would be appropriate for a photo of a recent high school graduate?
a. Cap
b. Gown
c. Diploma
d. All of the above
9. (2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3) Which of the following clothing/accessory items would NOT be considered problematic from the perspective of taking family portraits?
a. Eye glasses with reflective lenses
b. A t-shirt containing a large logo
c. A hat with a wide brim
d. A sweater containing distracting patterns
10. (2.3.1) Match the seasonal/weather condition on the left to the appropriate clothing option on the right:
| Seasonal/Weather Condition | Clothing Options |
|---|---|
| 1. Christmas | A. Light Jackets and Corduroy Pants |
| 2. Mid-Summer | B. Raincoats and Umbrellas |
| 3. Autumn | C. Shorts and T-shirts |
| 4. Rain | D. Reindeer Sweaters and Scarves |
11. (2.3.2A) Select the option below that best illustrates complementary colors:
a.
b.
c.
12. (2.3.3) True or False: When photographing a subject against a light-colored backdrop the subject’s clothing colors should be darker to provide contrast.
a. True
b. False
Answer Key:
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- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
- C
- B
- D
- A
- 1:D, 2:C, 3:A, 4:B
- A
- A
Continue to Lesson 4: Lighting and Exposure