Lighting Skills

Lighting

Studio Lighting Techniques

Rembrandt Lighting is a lighting technique can be achieved by using one light and a reflector or two lights at different settings to create a shadow under the eye, this is a popular technique because although it is simple it can help a picture become interesting with little skill or equipment.

Edge lighting is a technique that is used to create subtle lighting edges on the subjects face, edge lights are aimed at the camera and so the user has to be careful to keep any light from shining into the front of the lens and stop any lens flares. 

Butterfly lighting is one of the most used and oldest techniques for highlighting a face, this is named after urge shadows it creates when lighting up the subject, the light creates a butterfly shaped shadow which forms underneath the subjects nose, this setup is proven method to secure your subject is lit well.












Interview Lighting