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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On Location PortraitureMARCUS LEATHERDALE

RICHARD AVEDON..PORTRAITS

IN THE AMERICAN WEST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpIZ_S38A_0

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…