Glossary
Ambient light: Naturally occurring light or room light
that aff ects the exposure in a photo.
Backdrop: An element in the distance of an image that
provides boundaries for the depth of the photograph. A
backdrop can be fabric hung or draped over a rigid rod,
a large photographic representation of a scene that is
placed behind a photographic surface, etc.
Background: A part of an image represented as being
at maximum distance from the camera. Th e background
can simply be surface area behind the focal point of the
image or it can be a separate element, for instance a wall,
landscape, or backdrop.
Backlight: Light coming from behind the object.
Barking: Term used to refer to the appearance of the
parallel rows of crevices with craggy texture seen on
scooped ice cream.
Basic lighting: Lighting established on a photography
set by using stand-in or non-hero items. When the hero
items are placed on set, the lighting is adjusted to accom-
modate the hero.
Blow out: An area of the set with intense lighting that
makes details disappear.Break the edge: When one element visually interrupts
the line of another item; for instance, when food on a
plate extends in height or breadth to interrupt the perim-
eter of a plate as seen by the camera.Camera front: Area of a specifi c item facing camera and
as seen by the camera.Capture: Result of photographic endeavors in a digital
medium.Client: Person or group using the professional services
of a photographer and/or stylist.Down shot: See overhead shot.Fabric content: Types of fi bers used to construct or
weave cloth.Fall-off : Th e eff ect of light not directly hitting an object.
For example, the focal point of an image is lit in a way