Photography Lighting Principles and Techniques Questions and Answers

Question 1

In a standard three-point lighting setup, which light's primary function is to separate the subject from the background and add dimension?

Accepted Answer

Backlight

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Key Light

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Fill Light

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Softbox

Question 2

A photographer moves their only light source from 4 feet away from a subject to 8 feet away. According to the inverse square law, how does the intensity of the light falling on the subject change?

Accepted Answer

It is now one-quarter as intense.

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It is now half as intense.

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It is now twice as intense.

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It remains the same, but the coverage area doubles.

Question 3

A photographer is aiming for a dramatic, high-contrast portrait with deep shadows. Which of the following lighting ratios would be most effective in achieving this look?

Accepted Answer

8:1

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1:1

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2:1

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3:1

Question 4

When photographing a portrait, a photographer uses a lighting technique that illuminates the side of the face turned away from the camera, placing the side of the face closer to the camera in more shadow. What is this technique called?

Accepted Answer

Short Lighting

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Broad Lighting

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Butterfly Lighting

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Loop Lighting

Question 5

A photographer wants to project a pattern of light, such as the shape of a window or tree leaves, onto their background. Which lighting modifier is specifically designed for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

Gobo

Answer

Softbox

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Snoot

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Reflector

Question 6

A photographer is shooting indoors under standard tungsten light bulbs and wants to set a custom white balance to neutralize the warm, orange cast. Which of the following Kelvin temperature settings would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

3200K

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7000K

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5500K

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9000K