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PORTRAIT LIGHTING

BY ALEXANDRA COPLEY

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LIGHTING A PHOTOGRAPH

USING NATURAL LIGHT

ON CAMERA FLASH

OFF CAMERA FLASH

REFLECTORS

STUDIO LIGHTS

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NATURAL LIGHT

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DOCUMENTARY ON LOCATION

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TIPS FOR NATURAL LIGHT

A portrait at noon is very harsh lighting. Try

sunrise or sunset.

When indoors use available light from all sources (windows, doors, cracks)

If your subject is outdoors, an overcast day is

best. If the day is sunny, make sure to use a reflector or electronic flash to fill in shadows underneath the eyes

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On Location PortraitureMARCUS LEATHERDALE

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RICHARD AVEDON..PORTRAITS

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IN THE AMERICAN WEST

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SILHOUTTE

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TIPS FOR SILHOUETTES

Choose a Strong Subject

Turn off your Flash

Get Your Light Right (should be behind your subject)

Frame your image

Make silhouetted shapes distinct and uncluttered

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HAND HELD REFLECTOR

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REFLECTING LIGHT ON TO THE MODEL

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TIPS FOR USING A REFLECTOR

Use a reflector to fill in shadowsWhen outdoors can use the reflection of the sun. When indoors use the reflection of the main light source

Gold – creates warm tones and makes your subject’s skin appear a bit more tanned or golden (warm)

Silver – Neutral in color although brighter than white and skin appears cooler

White  - Neutral color effect. Gathers the existing light and softly fills in shadows to light your subject

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tin foil (ALUMINUM) does NOT make a good reflector unless your subject is

blind or wants to be.

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ON CAMERA FLASH

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TRADITIONAL

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OR NON-TRADITIONAL

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OFF CAMERA FLASH

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I USE POCKET WIZARD

BUT THERE ARE OTHER BRANDS

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STUDIO

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don’t get too complicated

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1:1 lighting ratio

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less is more

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ADD A FILL LIGHT ON DARKER BACKDROPS

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OR DON’T..

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SOME PORTRAIT LIGHTING

TECHNIQUES

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BROAD PORTRAIT LIGHTING

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SHORT PORTRAIT LIGHTING

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REMBRANDT LIGHTING

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SPLIT PORTRAIT LIGHTING

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BUTTERFLY PORTRAIT LIGHTING

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STUDIO LIGHTING IS AN ART FORM

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IT’S YOUR TURN…