Lighting is
perhaps the most important aspect of photography in that it controls the
image. The role of the photographer is
to capture the best light possible into an image. Depending on your environment and what kind
of image you are attempting to capture, you need to consider whether you
require natural light, studio lighting equipment, or any other form of light.
To create
depth and realism to your studio portrait photography, it is recommended that
you use different styles of lighting to create shadows. The shadows create a 3D effect and make our
images come to life! Using ‘flat’
lighting, where the models face is lit evenly and there are no shadows, your
portrait images will look lifeless and uninteresting. It will also make the models face look heavier
or wider which is definitely something to avoid!
The main
styles of lighting that Photographers use are:
- Rembrandt
- Split
- Broad
- Short
- Butterfly
- Loop
- Rim / Hair
- Paramount
Turning the
models head to make one side closer than the other can make for a flattering
look provided the correct lighting style is applied. To create shadows on one side, your lighting
must hit the model from the side. If the
shadowed side is closest to the lens, this is short lighting. If the shadowed side is furthest from the
camera, this is broad lighting. If the
models face is harshly lit directly from one side, leaving one side lit and one
side in complete shadow, this is Split lighting.
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