Using one light, you can produce 7 different photographic effects
There are seven lighting setups used in portrait photography. Using one light, you can produce seven different effects.
Lighting has an effect on the emotion and mood of the photograph. Simply by changing the position of the light you can change how your subject will look.
Front lighting produces a photograph that is flat with little texture.
Side lighting will emphasize light, shadow and texture.
Side light with reflector will lighten the shadow.
Rembrandt lighting is classic for portrait photography.
Top lighting produces deep shadows under the eye, nose and chin.
Under lighting produces an odd mysterious look.
Back lighting will make a silhouette of the subject.
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