Fashion Photography & Styling MCQs

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1. What is the primary purpose of fashion photography?
(A) To capture random street photos
(B) To showcase garments and accessories creatively
(C) To document family events
(D) To replace product catalogs

2. Which type of lighting is commonly used in fashion photography?
(A) Harsh overhead lighting
(B) Soft diffused lighting
(C) Flashlight only
(D) Candlelight

3. What does a stylist primarily do in a fashion shoot?
(A) Edit the final images
(B) Select and arrange clothing, accessories, and overall look
(C) Operate the camera
(D) Prepare food for the team

4. Which camera setting controls the depth of field in photography?
(A) ISO
(B) Shutter speed
(C) Aperture
(D) White balance

5. A mood board in fashion photography helps to:
(A) Fix technical lighting issues
(B) Communicate theme, style, and inspiration
(C) Replace the photographer
(D) Create garment patterns

6. Editorial fashion photography is usually intended for:
(A) Magazines and storytelling
(B) Product manuals
(C) Restaurant menus
(D) Passport photos

7. Which lens is often used for portrait fashion photography?
(A) Wide-angle lens
(B) 85mm or 50mm prime lens
(C) Fisheye lens
(D) Telephoto 600mm lens

8. In fashion styling, layering means:
(A) Editing photos digitally
(B) Combining multiple garments and accessories for effect
(C) Using multiple lighting sources
(D) Stacking photographs

9. The rule of thirds in photography is used to:
(A) Crop images randomly
(B) Improve composition and balance
(C) Measure clothing sizes
(D) Adjust exposure

10. Which file format is preferred for high-quality fashion photography editing?
(A) JPEG
(B) PNG
(C) RAW
(D) GIF

11. A stylist’s kit usually includes:
(A) Sewing tools, pins, tapes, and accessories
(B) Only makeup brushes
(C) Computer software
(D) Baking utensils

12. What does ISO control in photography?
(A) Color balance
(B) Image brightness and sensitivity to light
(C) Depth of field
(D) Lens focal length

13. Test shoots are conducted to:
(A) Sell garments immediately
(B) Practice concepts, lighting, and styling
(C) Replace the final campaign
(D) Avoid hiring models

14. High fashion photography is often characterized by:
(A) Everyday casual looks
(B) Artistic, dramatic, and luxurious imagery
(C) Only black-and-white images
(D) Random selfies

15. What is a lookbook used for?
(A) Displaying a collection in a simple, catalog-style layout
(B) Recording expenses
(C) Documenting raw fabrics
(D) Testing lighting equipment

16. Which of the following is a key element of fashion styling?
(A) Selecting props and background that match the theme
(B) Adjusting camera settings only
(C) Cropping images
(D) Printing photos

17. The golden hour in photography refers to:
(A) Noon
(B) Early morning and late afternoon light
(C) Midnight
(D) Artificial studio light

18. Retouching in fashion photography includes:
(A) Altering garment design
(B) Adjusting colors, skin tones, and removing imperfections
(C) Printing images
(D) Shooting videos

19. A fashion stylist collaborates closely with:
(A) Photographers, makeup artists, and designers
(B) Only garment manufacturers
(C) Architects
(D) Food suppliers

20. Backdrop selection affects:
(A) Camera lens type
(B) Overall mood and storytelling
(C) Model selection
(D) Fabric texture only

21. Which software is widely used for photo editing in fashion?
(A) Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
(B) Microsoft Word
(C) AutoCAD
(D) CorelDRAW only

22. Runway photography focuses on:
(A) Capturing models in motion during a fashion show
(B) Editing video content
(C) Recording backstage budgets
(D) Studio-based still shots only

23. What does a color palette in fashion styling represent?
(A) Lighting equipment list
(B) Coordinated colors for garments and accessories
(C) Background music selection
(D) Camera settings

24. Cropping in photography is used to:
(A) Remove unwanted parts and improve composition
(B) Change garment texture
(C) Edit model’s height
(D) Add more lighting

25. In fashion shoots, props are used to:
(A) Distract the viewer
(B) Enhance the concept and styling theme
(C) Block lighting
(D) Replace garments

26. What is the difference between campaign photography and editorial photography?
(A) Campaign focuses on product marketing; editorial tells a story
(B) Editorial focuses on product marketing; campaign is for blogs
(C) Both are the same
(D) Campaign uses only black-and-white images

27. Which angle is often used to elongate the model’s figure?
(A) Eye-level
(B) Low-angle shot
(C) Overhead shot
(D) Close-up shot

28. Styling for a photoshoot starts with:
(A) Lighting arrangement
(B) Concept development and theme selection
(C) Camera purchase
(D) Model height measurement

29. In fashion photography, a reflector is used to:
(A) Increase fabric shine artificially
(B) Bounce light onto the subject
(C) Block camera lens
(D) Darken shadows

30. A flat lay in fashion photography is:
(A) Shooting clothes laid flat on a surface
(B) Photographing models lying down
(C) Only used for footwear
(D) Editing light effects

31. Which of the following is a trend in digital fashion photography?
(A) 3D garment visualization
(B) Only film-based photography
(C) Avoiding post-editing
(D) Removing digital tools

32. A stylist ensures visual balance by:
(A) Mixing random prints
(B) Coordinating colors, textures, and accessories
(C) Ignoring the theme
(D) Only using monochrome tones

33. What does white balance adjust in a photo?
(A) Focus sharpness
(B) Color temperature and accuracy
(C) Image file size
(D) Lens aperture

34. Which type of lighting creates dramatic shadows in fashion photography?
(A) Softbox lighting
(B) Hard lighting
(C) Ring lighting
(D) Diffused daylight

35. What is the role of a fashion stylist during a photoshoot?
(A) To plan, coordinate, and adjust outfits for visual appeal
(B) To retouch images
(C) To operate camera lenses
(D) To build studio equipment

36. Test Polaroids of models are used for:
(A) Checking lighting setups and model’s natural look
(B) Printing final campaigns
(C) Social media promotions only
(D) Removing styling concepts

37. Which aspect is crucial in fashion photography composition?
(A) Balance, symmetry, and framing
(B) Random placement of subject
(C) High noise levels
(D) Excessive cropping

38. What is a key trend in sustainable fashion photography?
(A) Using eco-friendly sets and natural lighting
(B) Excessive plastic props
(C) Digital editing without context
(D) Ignoring environmental impact

39. Hair and makeup styling is important to:
(A) Distract from garments
(B) Complement the fashion concept
(C) Replace the photographer
(D) Reduce production cost

40. The background blur effect is created using:
(A) High ISO
(B) Narrow aperture (high f-stop)
(C) Wide aperture (low f-stop)
(D) Increased shutter speed

41. Which type of photography is used mainly for online shopping platforms?
(A) Editorial
(B) Product (e-commerce) photography
(C) Conceptual art photography
(D) Street photography

42. A fashion photographer’s portfolio should include:
(A) Best edited works, campaigns, and test shoots
(B) Only unedited raw files
(C) Random selfies
(D) Pricing charts

43. What is color grading in photography?
(A) Adjusting exposure only
(B) Enhancing or modifying color tones to create a mood
(C) Reducing image size
(D) Adding text labels

44. Which of the following is important for model posing?
(A) Comfort and alignment with styling theme
(B) Random standing positions
(C) Ignoring lighting angles
(D) Over-editing postures

45. What does a contact sheet display?
(A) Final approved images
(B) Thumbnails of all photos from a shoot
(C) Lighting equipment settings
(D) Styling budget list

46. In fashion styling, accessorizing means:
(A) Adding complementary items like belts, bags, and jewelry
(B) Removing all decorative items
(C) Only using footwear
(D) Editing garment textures

47. The main goal of commercial fashion photography is:
(A) Artistic self-expression only
(B) Selling products through appealing imagery
(C) Documenting historical costumes
(D) Avoiding brand involvement

48. Lighting modifiers like softboxes and reflectors are used to:
(A) Change garment color
(B) Control and shape the light
(C) Block the camera lens
(D) Reduce camera weight

49. Which of the following is essential before starting a photoshoot?
(A) Pre-shoot planning and creative brief
(B) Only model selection
(C) Random location choice
(D) Skipping concept development

50. The ultimate goal of fashion photography and styling is:
(A) To create visually appealing images that communicate fashion concepts
(B) To increase camera sales
(C) To replace garment manufacturing
(D) To avoid visual storytelling

Fashion Photography & Styling MCQs

1. Core Fashion Design Subjects

2. Textile and Fabric Studies

3. Fashion Technology & Production

4. Fashion Marketing & Business

5. History & Theory

6. Accessory & Product Design

7. Sustainable & Ethical Fashion

8. Professional & Soft Skills