STUDIO LIGHTING

TECHNIQUES

Rembrandt

•The loop under the nose is connected with the shadow under the cheek bones, creating a triangular shape•1 light is used•¾ of the face is lit•Typically a renaissance style of photography lighting

Loop

•This is ideal for people with average, oval-shaped faces•A small loop shadow is formed under the nose•The light is placed high above the camera•There are other lights placed around the subject (even behind)

Butterfly (paramount)

•The light is above camera, giving a butterfly shaped shadow forming from under the nose• It tends to emphasize high cheekbones and good skin •A soft box/umbrella is used•The light is placed high above the camera•A reflector is used

Split

•Creates a strong highlight/shadow juxtaposition between both sides of the face• It is an ideal slimming light•The split runs right down the middle of the face, giving a dramatic lighting

Short

short lighting puts the side turned towards the camera in more shadow

¾ of the shadow is facing the camera is more sculpting, add 3D qualities, and is

slimming and flattering for most people

Broad

The Rembrandt is not on the camera side the subject’s face is slightly turned away from

centre, and the side of the face which is toward the camera is in the light

Equipment