What's Your Photography Personality?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What's Your Photography Personality?
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About This Quiz

There are many types of art in this world. Painting. Drawing. Graphic design. Theatrical performances. But what about a type of art that can be captured in the moment through a lens? That's where photography comes in, and with the use of smartphone cameras and various social media filters (especially on Instagram), almost anybody can call themselves a photographer. Now some people like to take pictures of themselves (also called selfies), while others love to photograph animals and mountains in the wilderness. But what does your photography style say about your overall personality?

What it really comes down to is your favorite type of photography, since certain people are drawn to specific styles. Maybe you like working with people, and you want to capture someone's soul through their eyes, which means that you're a portrait photographer. On the other hand, someone who prefers to be alone under the twinkling stars might enjoy night photography. There's also food photography, abstract photography and fine-art photography, which are all very technical. So whatever style you're drawn to and no matter what your experience level is like, there's a professional photographer somewhere within you. Now let's bring that side of you out more with this photogenic quiz!

Question 1 - details
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Would some people say that you have an eye for details?
No, but I think I have an eye for details!
No one has ever said that to me.
I think someone told me that once before.
Yes, I get that a lot.
Question 2 - model
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What type of model would you want to take a photograph of?
Glamour model
Fitness model
Fashion model
Parts model
Question 3 - cottage in the woods
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If you saw a photograph of a lonely cottage in the woods, how would that make you feel?
Calm
Happy
Terrified
Curious

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Question 4 - photographer
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How would you describe your skill level in the photography world?
Expert
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Question 5 - Havana, Cuba
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Many locations are absolutely stunning to photograph. Which of these places would you like to visit?
Lake Clark, Alaska
Havana, Cuba
Sicily, Italy
Antelope Canyon, Arizona
Question 6 - wine
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Which of these objects would you take a picture of for your still-life portfolio?
Spilled glass of wine
Tablespoon of cumin
Vase of flowers
Shattered ice cube

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Question 7 - night
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Would you describe yourself as a morning or a night person?
Afternoon person
Morning person
Evening person
I'm always awake.
Question 8 - underwater photography
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If you embarked on an underwater photography journey, what types of sea creatures would you want to photograph?
Schools of fish
Sharks
Stingrays
Jellyfish
Question 9 - volcano photo
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Some photographers endure hot or freezing temperatures to get that perfect shot. Is this something you're willing to do?
I would only do this if I was in a beautiful location.
Absolutely, that's where the fun of photography lies!
No way, I'm sensitive to drastic temperatures.
I can handle hot weather, but not freezing weather.

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Question 10 - Annie
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Which of these famous photographers gives you artistic inspiration?
Diane Arbus
Annie Leibovitz
Richard Avedon
Edward Weston
Question 11 - photo editing
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Are you well-versed in various editing software programs?
Absolutely, I know about all of them.
Not really
I'm pretty skilled with editing.
I just edit pictures on my smartphone.
Question 12 - sold
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Have you ever sold one of your photographs?
Nope, I'm not interested in selling my work.
Yes, just once or twice
Yes, I always sell my work.
No, but that would be nice!

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Question 13 - family and friends
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What inspires you the most in life?
My family and friends
People and the way they live
Beautiful things, like flowers
Things that cannot be explained so easily
Question 14 - black and white photos
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What looks more appealing to your eyes: colored or black and white photos?
Colored photos
Black and white photos
It depends on the setting.
I really admire both.
Question 15 - perfection
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Do seemingly perfect photographs always have some sort of imperfections to them?
I think it depends on the photo.
All photographs are imperfect.
I think many of them come close to perfection.
No, that defeats the definition of "perfection."

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Question 16 - art school
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Back in your school days, did you have a strong interest in the arts?
Absolutely, I loved everything about the arts.
I was more into psychology and/or world geography.
I had an interest in theater.
No, I was more of a math/science person.
Question 17 - learn photography
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How did you first learn about photography?
People were always asking me to take photos of them at events.
I've always had an interest in it.
Someone else taught me about it.
I can't remember, it was so long ago!
Question 18 - rules
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Which of these photography rules is kind of overrated?
The rule of thirds
I don't believe in always filling the frame.
Cropping. I think that a great photo shouldn't have to be cropped.
The idea of depth is overrated.

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Question 19 - camera
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What type of camera would you like to add to your collection?
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Sony A7R III
Nikon D850
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Question 20 - ratio
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3:2, 4:3 and 4:5 are all examples of ...
Aspect ratios
Apertures
Burst rates
Bracketing
Question 21 - nervous model
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What would you say to a model who feels nervous in front of the camera?
"Do you want to take a break for a minute?"
I wouldn't say anything. Just let them be free in the moment.
"I said relax!!!"
"Think about a happy memory."

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Question 22 - wide shot
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Do you prefer close-up shots or wide shots?
Wide shots
I like both of these.
It depends on the setting.
Close-up shots
Question 23 - client photos
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What would you do if a client didn't like the photographs you took of them?
Work with them to see how we can fix this.
Offer them a new session for free.
Find a new client.
Tell them that they don't know what they're talking about.
Question 24 - photography clients
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Where is the best place to find clients?
Social media
Through a professional website
Through referrals
Beats me!

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Question 25 - second shooter
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How would you feel about working with another photographer during a session?
This would be so much fun!
I only want to work with people I know.
As long as they have a good attitude, I wouldn't mind.
I'm not a team player, so I wouldn't like it.
Question 26 - bad shoot
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If things just weren't going so well during a photo session, what would you do?
Take a 1-hour break
Call it quits for the day
Freak out and yell at everyone
Find out what the problem is and fix it
Question 27 - travel
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Are you the type of person who loves to travel?
I don't like to leave my town too often.
Absolutely, I love seeing new places and faces.
If I have money, then yes!
Nah, I'm a homebody.

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Question 28 - sports
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What type of photography do you try and stay away from?
Sports
Aerial
Wildlife
Food
Question 29 - personality
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Which of these words describes your overall personality the best?
Calm
Spontaneous
Whimsical
Organized
Question 30 - wedding
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What type of outfit would you want to photograph?
Wedding dress
Normal street clothes
Haute couture clothes
I would focus on the small details of any outfit.

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