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PORTRAIT LIGHTING
BY ALEXANDRA COPLEY
LIGHTING A PHOTOGRAPH
USING NATURAL LIGHT
ON CAMERA FLASH
OFF CAMERA FLASH
REFLECTORS
STUDIO LIGHTS
NATURAL LIGHT
DOCUMENTARY ON LOCATION
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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RICHARD AVEDON..PORTRAITS
IN THE AMERICAN WEST
SILHOUTTE
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
HAND HELD REFLECTOR
REFLECTING LIGHT ON TO THE MODEL
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
tin foil (ALUMINUM) does NOT make a good reflector unless your subject is
blind or wants to be.
ON CAMERA FLASH
TRADITIONAL
OR NON-TRADITIONAL
OFF CAMERA FLASH
I USE POCKET WIZARD
BUT THERE ARE OTHER BRANDS
STUDIO
don’t get too complicated
1:1 lighting ratio
less is more
ADD A FILL LIGHT ON DARKER BACKDROPS
OR DON’T..
SOME PORTRAIT LIGHTING
TECHNIQUES
BROAD PORTRAIT LIGHTING
SHORT PORTRAIT LIGHTING
REMBRANDT LIGHTING
SPLIT PORTRAIT LIGHTING
BUTTERFLY PORTRAIT LIGHTING
STUDIO LIGHTING IS AN ART FORM
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IT’S YOUR TURN…