So, continuing on the studio lighting, below are photos our group took in that session with the different techniques:
Butterfly Lighting
Light is high and in front of the subject, creating shadows under the chin and cheekbones.
The name comes from the shadow under the nose, which resembles a flying butterfly (supposedly - to me it's more like a seagull shape lol).
Broad Lighting
The side of the face nearest to the camera is lit.
This suits people with narrower faces, because it broadens them.
Short Lighting
The side furthest away from the camera is lit.
This narrows the face and can be quite flattering, especially when combined with a reflector.
Side Lighting
Pretty straight forward. The light is placed at either side, giving strong contrast on the shadow side.
Hollywood Lighting
Light is placed at a 90º angle from the camera (in relation to the subject).
It has a very bold feel and was frequently used for Hollywood starts' portraits in the old days.
High Key Lighting
Predominantly light tones. Intentionally overexposed. Connotations of purity, innocence and freshness.
Low Key Lighting
A concentration of darker tones. Intentionally underexposed. Connotations of mystery, threat and a certain moodiness.
Please note Rembrandt Lighting was included on previous post.
This post contains some extracts from the handout.
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