We have been discussing photo composition the last few sessions. I have a request to discuss portrait techniques, so I will be doing several sessions on portrait composition, portrait lighting, and flash photography techniques. Note that there are an infinite number of ways to group portraits, but I want to focus on three general portrait …
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Portrait Lighting Styles
A portrait lighting system usually includes at least two light sources, the main and the fill light. Other light sources such as background lights and accent lights can be added, as well. The Main Light, which is also called the main light, is the dominant light source in a portrait lighting setup. Therefore, portrait lighting …
Accent Lighting for Portraits
Accent lighting isn’t always necessary, but can be important, if not essential, in certain situations. If you use a dark background, dark hair and clothing may blend into the background if you do not use a background light or accent lights. A properly placed accent light provides separation between the subject and the background. Background …