While not a traditional portrait lighting style, windows are great for creating silhouettes.

Create a profile silhouette of yourself in front of a window.

If you are working with a cameraphone, this will take a bit of coordination. Set the … Read More

Review the portrait lighting styles: Rembrandt, Broad, Short, and Split light.

Standing close to a window, create a self-portrait in each lighting style. Put them into a post with the category below. Clearly label each one with the lighting style … Read More

When shooting portraits, front light is often considered the most complimentary light. It flattens the face and minimizes any texture such as wrinkles and blemishes.

Take two photos of your model or yourself with front light, one where you are … Read More