5 Ways to Light People

5 Ways to Light People

Where we place light and shadow in our photographs of people completely changes how the image feels. Light and shadow have been used to create impactful portraits for centuries Here are 5 lighting patterns that have been used by artists for centuries. Photographers and film makers have adopted them because they look really, really good. 1. Loop Lighting Loop lighting is where the shadow from the nose forms a loop to the side of the nose. The loop can be large or small but shouldn't normally go down onto the lips. The "loop"…Read more