Photography Research
Q1: What is the etymology (origin & history) of the word photography?
The origin of the word Photography means Writing with light
Q2: What year was the first photograph taken on camera?
The first photograph taken on camera was in 1826 and it was taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce
Q3: When did the first photograph of a human appear?
The first photograph of a human was taken in 1838, taken by Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre
Q4: Who made the first ‘selfie’
The first selfie was created by Robert Cornelius in 1839
Q5: When did the first colour photograph appear?
The first colour photograph to appear was in 1861 and it was taken by James Clerk Maxwell
Q6: What do we mean by the word genre?
A style or category of art
Q7: What do we mean by the genre of still-life?
An image that shows inanimate objects from the natural or man-made world.
Q8: What was the main purpose of the Pictorialist movement?
To affirm photography as an art form
Q9: : How do we describe the term documentary photography?
Documentary photography capture images that truthfully portray people, places and events.
Q10: What is exposure in photography
To capture bright light.
Q11: What controls exposure on your camera?
The three controls are Aperture, shutter speed, ISO.
Q12: What control on our camera records moving objects?
Shutter controls the moving objects in a photo
Q13: How do we explain depth of field?
How much of your image is in focus from different distances on a photo
Q14: What factors affect Depth of Field?
Lens aperture, distance from camera to subject, and lens focal length
Q15: What is composition in photography?
The arrangement of visual elements within the frame.
Q16: What is your understanding of aesthetics in art?
Aesthetic qualities refer to the way and artwork looks and feels.
Q17: : What are contextual studies in photography?
To provide historial, cultural and theoterical understanding of images.
Q18: How many images are captured on average every day worldwide?
4.7 billion
Q19: Which portrait is the most reproduced in the world?Queen Elizabeth
