Depth of Field - Long
Long Depth of Field has a range of critical focus that covers the foreground, mid-ground & background
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Depth of Field - Short
Short Depth of Field has a range of critical focus that covers only the mid-ground - leaving the foreground & background out of focus
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Motion - Stop
Stop Motion uses a fast shutter speed to "freeze" the action
Generally it is best to choose a decisive moment for the course of the action
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Motion - Blur
Blurred Motion uses a slower shutter speed to accentuate the feeling of motion and causes image repetition, or blurring
Edges of the object in motion will be indistinct and there can be a ghosting effect
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Motion - Pan
Pan Motion occurs when the camera follows the arc of motion in a parallel path
The subject should be sharp and the background will appear as if it was 'pulled' across the scene
1/30 second shutter speed is best
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Light - Direct
Direct Light has a strong single light source that produces harsh edges and high contrast
In these examples, you see the light source but it is not necessary to show the source of the light - only the result
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Light - Indirect
Indirect Light has 2 or more light sources illuminating the scene
Shadows may come from multiple directions and will have softer edges than with direct light
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Light - Diffused
Diffused Light has a soft and even light source that surrounds the subject and fills in most of the shadows
Pre-dawn, post-dusk, fog and cloudy days are best for this type of light
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Light - Silhouette
Silhouette Light has a backlit effect that will have a properly exposed background with a dark (underexposed) foreground object
The subject should be between the photographer and the light source
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