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Dance Photography: The Art of Capturing the Decisive Moment

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What is the term used to describe the ability to capture the perfect moment in a dance performance?

  1. The decisive moment

  2. The golden moment

  3. The magic moment

  4. The perfect moment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term "the decisive moment" was coined by Henri Cartier-Bresson to describe the ability to capture the perfect moment in a dance performance.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good dance photograph?

  1. Sharp focus

  2. Good lighting

  3. Interesting composition

  4. Blurred motion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Blurred motion is generally not a desirable characteristic in dance photography, as it can make the image look blurry and out of focus.

What is the best way to capture the decisive moment in a dance performance?

  1. Use a fast shutter speed

  2. Use a slow shutter speed

  3. Use a tripod

  4. Use a flash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A fast shutter speed is necessary to capture the decisive moment in a dance performance, as it will freeze the motion of the dancers.

What is the best way to compose a dance photograph?

  1. Use the rule of thirds

  2. Use a leading line

  3. Use a symmetrical composition

  4. Use a diagonal composition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rule of thirds is a compositional guideline that can help you create more interesting and visually appealing dance photographs.

What is the best way to light a dance performance for photography?

  1. Use natural light

  2. Use artificial light

  3. Use a combination of natural and artificial light

  4. Use a flash


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A combination of natural and artificial light can provide the best lighting for dance photography, as it will create a more even and flattering light distribution.

What is the best way to edit a dance photograph?

  1. Use a photo editing software

  2. Use a mobile photo editing app

  3. Use a professional photo editor

  4. Don't edit the photo at all


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A photo editing software can be used to make basic adjustments to a dance photograph, such as cropping, straightening, and adjusting the brightness and contrast.

What is the best way to share dance photographs?

  1. Post them on social media

  2. Create a photo album

  3. Sell them to a stock photo agency

  4. Enter them in a photo contest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Posting dance photographs on social media is a great way to share them with friends, family, and other dance enthusiasts.

Which of the following is NOT a famous dance photographer?

  1. Henri Cartier-Bresson

  2. Martha Swope

  3. Annie Leibovitz

  4. Richard Avedon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Richard Avedon was a fashion and portrait photographer, not a dance photographer.

What is the name of the annual dance photography competition organized by the Dance Camera West?

  1. The Dance Camera West Awards

  2. The Lucie Awards

  3. The International Dance Photography Competition

  4. The Prix de la Photographie Paris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dance Camera West Awards is an annual dance photography competition organized by the Dance Camera West, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting dance photography.

What is the name of the book by Martha Swope that features her iconic dance photographs?

  1. Martha Swope: A Dance Celebration

  2. Martha Swope: The Dance Photographs

  3. Martha Swope: A Life in Dance

  4. Martha Swope: The Art of Dance Photography


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Martha Swope: A Dance Celebration is a book by Martha Swope that features her iconic dance photographs.

Which of the following is NOT a common subject for dance photography?

  1. Ballet

  2. Modern dance

  3. Hip hop

  4. Figure skating


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Figure skating is not a common subject for dance photography, as it is a sport, not a dance.

What is the name of the dance photography festival held annually in New York City?

  1. The New York Dance Photography Festival

  2. The International Dance Photography Festival

  3. The Dance Camera West Festival

  4. The Prix de la Photographie Paris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New York Dance Photography Festival is an annual dance photography festival held in New York City.

Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in dance photography?

  1. Long exposure

  2. Multiple exposure

  3. Panning

  4. Zooming


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zooming is not a common technique used in dance photography, as it can create a blurry and out of focus image.

What is the name of the dance photography book by Annie Leibovitz?

  1. Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life

  2. Annie Leibovitz: Women

  3. Annie Leibovitz: Dance

  4. Annie Leibovitz: The Early Years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Annie Leibovitz: Dance is a book by Annie Leibovitz that features her dance photographs.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of dance photography?

  1. Performance photography

  2. Rehearsal photography

  3. Studio photography

  4. Fashion photography


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fashion photography is not a common type of dance photography, as it focuses on clothing and accessories, not dance.

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