LL5 – Lighting

Three point lighting is set up using anywhere from 1-3 light sources. The lights used are the key light, fill light, and background light. The key light is used as the main light source that can either light the front or side of the subject. The position of the light can be towards the front of the face, broad or short. The fill light is used to add light to the shadow side of the subject, filling in dark spot and bringing the contrast down. The background light is focused on the backdrop and is used to bring the subject out from the background and add more depth to the photograph. The use of these different lights in different combinations can dramatically alter the mood of the photo.