Photography Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2021

Question 2

(a) List any four properties of light.
(b)  State any four functions of light in photography.
(c)   Describe artificial light in photography.

Observation

  • -     Reflection.
  • Absorption.
  • Transmission.
  • Refraction.
  • Dispersion/scattering/polarization.
  • Interference.
  • Diffraction.
  • Travels in a straight line.

 

(b)-    Light enables photography to exist.

  • Light is recorded/captured as images on film or through the sensor of a digital camera/light is needed for image formation (creation)
  • Light determines mood in photography especially in black and white.
  • Light is used to transfer image from a negative unto a photo paper.
  • Light determines the quality of photographic image.
  • Light illuminates the subject (object)/helps photographer see what to take.
  • Light is used for aesthetic effect.

 

  • A man-made light created to provide illumination in photography/light used in the absence of natural light in photography.
  • It can be used for indoor or outdoor picture taking.
  • Artificial lights can be easily controlled.
  • Examples of artificial light include flash, streetlight, florescent, tungsten, LED halogen, oil lamp and candle light.