Classic Lighting Techniques

In class we learned about basic lighting and how it can be used to look proper and professional. We also viewed a video that gives the basics by covering four simple and classic one-light portrait setups.





   

         
Rembrandt Lighting- 45 degree lighting, consist of the fill light, key light and back light.                                                                
                                                                 












Split Lighting- 90 degree lighting, set at subjects eye level.











                                                                                                         







Broad Lighting- subject face turned a bit off center.












Butterfly Lighting- place the main light source above and directly behind the camera which creates a shadow under the nose.

It was fun to take pictures of my subject, demonstrating the three common lighting applications used by photographers. I worked with classmates to arrange studio lights and complete the different forms of lighting. Thanks to Connie Maybin for being a great subject.