I took these photos using a chiaroscuro technique.   On the left hand side are my photos taken without a reflector to the objects face. On the right are my photographs taken with a reflector, reflecting the light towards the right side of the objects face. I experimented with varying strengths of light using high key and low key lighting and different backdrops with a black curtain and a white screen.  I took my photographs with the light pointing from the side going across the objects face to enhance the contrast between shadows and lit areas.   Also, the position of the light source was placed quite close to the objects face to create a harsh lit environment for the areas lit up, and create a further contrast to the darker areas.