Photography Portrait Photography Techniques

Question 1

Which focal length is widely considered the most flattering for portrait photography because it minimizes facial distortion?

Accepted Answer

85mm

Answer

24mm

Answer

50mm

Answer

135mm

Question 2

In portrait photography, where should the focus point be placed to ensure the sharpest, most engaging image?

Accepted Answer

The nearest eye to the camera

Answer

The tip of the nose

Answer

The mouth

Answer

The forehead

Question 3

What is 'Rembrandt lighting' in portrait photography?

Accepted Answer

A small triangle of light on the shadow side of the face

Answer

Even, flat lighting from the front

Answer

Harsh side lighting with no fill

Answer

Backlighting that creates a rim around the subject

Question 4

What does 'catchlight' refer to in portrait photography?

Accepted Answer

The specular reflection of a light source visible in the subject's eyes

Answer

The main strobe triggering system

Answer

A diffusion panel placed over the lens

Answer

Fill light aimed at the chin

Question 5

Which aperture setting produces the shallowest depth of field and the most prominent background blur (bokeh) in a portrait?

Accepted Answer

f/1.8

Answer

f/11

Answer

f/8

Answer

f/4

Question 6

What is 'short lighting' (also called narrow lighting) in portrait photography?

Accepted Answer

Lighting the side of the face that is turned away from the camera

Answer

Using a shorter focal length lens

Answer

Using lower-powered lights to reduce contrast

Answer

Placing lights closer to the subject than usual