Studio Portraits

Our goal for next class is to create portraits using artificial light. Use your clamp light (or any other controlled light source) to create variations on the basic lighting arrangements demonstrated in class. Try to create:
– Rembrandt Lighting, with your light source approximately 45 degrees to the right or left of the subject and 45 degrees above their head.
– Butterfly Lighting, with your light directly above the camera and subject
– Split Lighting, with your light hitting one side of the subject face, coming at a 90 degree angle from either side
– Lighting on the Broad Side of the subject, with your light hitting the side of the subject’s face that is turned toward the camera
– Lighting on the Short Side of the subject, with the light hitting the side of the subject’s face that is turned away from the camera

Pay attention to the way that the light falls on your subject and adjust your set-up flatter your subject or emphasize certain features.

Remember to also consider your background. It does not need to be white or black. Use fabric or bed sheets for a single color or simple patterns. A clean wall can also work, just be sure to remove any distractions.

As usual, shoot and upload at least 40-50 images, then share your best 4-5 with the group.