Photography
Definition
Photography is the art and practice of capturing images using light-sensitive materials such as film or digital sensors. It involves composing scenes, controlling exposure settings, and developing/printing photographs.
Related terms
Shutter speed: The length of time the camera's shutter remains open, determining how much light enters the camera and how motion is captured.
Aperture: The adjustable opening in a camera lens that controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor and affects depth of field.
Composition: The arrangement and placement of visual elements within a photograph to create a visually pleasing or impactful image.
"Photography" appears in:
Subjects (3)
AP Art & Design
AP European History
AP Spanish Language
Study guides (1)
AP Art History - 4.3 Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Later European and American Art
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