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The part of the scene that appears behind the main subject of the photograph
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Light coming from behind the subject toward the camera lens. Backlighting typically produces a silhouette effect.
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I composition, the placement of colors, light masses or objects in a scene to create harmony and equilibrium
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Two or more opaque surfaces attached to a light to control the direction of light.
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Bokeh is an adaptation of a Japaneese word meaning blur. In photography it is used to describe the quality of the areas of the photograph which are not in focus.
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Light, usually flash reflected off a ceiling or other reflective surface to diffuse the light.
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Slang term for a Parabolic Reflector.
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Taking additional images through a range of exposures, both lighter and darker when unsure of the correct exposure
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A shutter speed setting that allows for a long exposure. When using the bulb setting, the shutter will stay open as long as the shutter button is depressed.
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