Street Photography Quiz — Masterclass Lesson 3

Masterclass Lesson 3 Quiz: Street Photography

According to the lesson, what is the 'decisive moment' in street photography really about?

Having the fastest camera shutter speed possible

Superhuman reflexes to catch fleeting moments

Anticipation — reading the flow of action and predicting what will happen

Post-processing to select the best frame from a burst

What is the 'flaneur approach' to street photography?

Shooting from a fixed position and letting action come to you

Walking the city with purpose and curiosity, letting it reveal itself

Using a telephoto lens to photograph from a distance

Only shooting during the golden hour for the best light

What is zone focusing?

Using autofocus to track subjects as they cross your frame

Pre-setting your focus to a specific distance and shooting when subjects enter that zone

Focusing on the center of the frame and using a crop later

Switching between multiple autofocus zones during a shot

What are the classic street photography focal lengths on a full-frame camera?

85mm, 105mm, and 135mm

14mm, 20mm, and 24mm

28mm, 35mm, and 50mm

70mm, 100mm, and 200mm

What shooting mode is most popular among street photographers?

Full manual mode

Program mode

Aperture priority mode

Shutter priority mode

What aperture range does the lesson recommend for street photography to achieve a wide depth of field?

f/1.4 to f/2

f/2.8 to f/4

f/8 to f/11

f/16 to f/22

According to the lesson, how should harsh midday sunlight be viewed by street photographers?

It should be avoided entirely — only shoot during golden hour

It can be a street photographer's best friend because it creates deep, dramatic shadows

It is only useful for silhouettes and nothing else

It should only be used with fill flash to reduce contrast

What approach does the lesson recommend when someone objects to being photographed?

Explain your legal right to photograph in public spaces

Respond with warmth and respect, and consider deleting the photo

Ignore them and continue shooting

Immediately leave the area to avoid confrontation

What is 'working a scene' in street photography?

Photographing every person who walks by as quickly as possible

Finding a visually interesting location and staying there, letting the action come to you

Staging scenes with actors to create street photography setups

Only photographing in locations with heavy foot traffic

Why does the lesson suggest keeping your gear minimal for street photography?

Expensive gear attracts thieves on the street

A smaller, quieter camera is less intimidating and easier to carry for hours of walking

You should only use your phone for street photography

Multiple lenses are banned in most public spaces

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