Photography Research 

What is the etymology (origin & history) of the word photography? 

Thew word photography means writing with light 

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What year was the first photograph made in camera? 

It was taken in 1826 by 1826 Joseph Nicéphore Niépce 

When did the first photograph of a human appear? 

It was taken in 1838 by Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre and consisted of a Parisian street with two figures. 

Who made the first ‘selfie’? 

It was taken by Robert Cornelius in 1839. 

When did the first colour photo appear? 

It was taken in1861 by James Clerk Maxwell. 

What do we mean by the word genre? 

A style or category of art. 

What do we mean by the genre of still-life? 

An image that shows inanimate objects from the natural or man-made world. 

What was the main purpose of the Pictorialist movement? 

To affirm photography as an art form. 

How do we describe the term documentary photography? 

Capture images that truthfully portray people, places and events. 

What is exposure in photography? 

The amount of light that reaches your camera’s sensor. 

What controls exposure on your camera? 

Aperture, shutter speed, ISO. 

What control on our camera records moving objects? 

The Shutter. 

How do we explain depth of field? 

How much of your image is in focus. 

What factors affect Depth of Field? 

Lens aperture, distance from camera to subject, and lens focal length. 

What is composition in photography? 

The arrangement of visual elements within the frame. 

What is your understanding of aesthetics in art? 

Aesthetic qualities refer to the way and artwork looks and feels. 

What are contextual studies in photography? 

Consider factors outside of the image, as well as inside the frame. 

How many images are captured on average every day worldwide? 

4.7 billion. 

Which portrait is the most reproduced in the world? 

Queen Elizabeth II