Three Point Lighting Set-up

Key Light– Brightest light, main light source. Generally positioned about a 45 degree angle from camera, but can be adjusted.

Fill Light– Fill in/illuminate shadows created by key light. Positioned other side of camera to key light. It’s important for fill light to be less bright than key light so there’s still contrast on each side of subjects.

Backlight– Create a rim of light around subject to distinguish the subject from the background. Positioned behind the subject, either higher/lower so light is out of shot.