Quiz on Chapter 5: Wicker Basket Scene Quiz

QUIZ: Newborn Photography - Chapter 5: Wicker Basket Scene

When creating a set/scene for the newborn session, it is ideal to use color theories and color matching to enhance imagery.

A True

B False

When utilizing a basket or bucket as a prop for a scene, you want to:

A Not add any padding inside

B Weigh it down to prevent it from tipping

C Both A & B

D None of the above

Why would you choose to face the baby directly into the window light?

A The main light will be soft and even across it’s body and face

B To create texture in the props and elements in your scene

C Both A & B

D None of the above, you want to face the baby away from the light to create dramatic shadows

First, place the baby into the scene, then test the camera settings accordingly.

A True

B False

If the baby turns away from your main light, you should:

A Turn its head to the direction of light you desire then set up your scene

B Wait for the baby to fall asleep to set-up your scene, and then shift the basket not the baby

C Create a new main light source

D None of the above

Pye chooses to photograph this top down shot of Ellie using his 50mm at f/2.0, why?

A Additional light for his exposure

B Blur & bokeh

C He uses it at f/1.2

D Both A & B

E None of the above

Make sure the baby’s fingers and toes aren’t spread apart or fraying out as to prevent visual distractions.

A True

B False

What are analogous color schemes?

A Using opposing colors from the color wheel

B Using primary colors

C Using shades of three different colors

D Using similar shades of a particular color

What are complementary color schemes?

A Using similar shades of a particular color

B Using opposing colors from the color wheel

C Picking two random colors to pair together

D Using primary colors

10.

Using color schemes in your image is important for what reason?

A Higher production value

B It ties the image together

C Tells everyone we know what we are doing

D Both A & B

11.

Loosely placing a diaper onto the newborn can help to catch any accidents when in-between shots

A True

B False

12.

Test shots are easiest to do :

A Before setting up any props

B After setting up the props/scene, but before placing the newborn

C After setting up the scene, and placing the newborn

D None of the above

13.

Backdrops are expensive and should only be used by professional photographers.

A False, inexpensive backdrop paper is affordable and a convincing prop

B True

C Both A & B

D None of the above

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When creating a set/scene for the newborn session, it is ideal to use color theories and color matching to enhance imagery.

When utilizing a basket or bucket as a prop for a scene, you want to:

Why would you choose to face the baby directly into the window light?

First, place the baby into the scene, then test the camera settings accordingly.

If the baby turns away from your main light, you should:

Pye chooses to photograph this top down shot of Ellie using his 50mm at f/2.0, why?