Why Do We Use Studio Lighting?

We use studio lighting because it enables the photographer to create a controlled environment to capture the exact photograph that you want. Studio lighting allows you to completely control how hard/soft the light is, the intensity of it and the direction of which it is coming from. It is easy to adapt the studio lights to create the best shot possible by highlighting certain parts of the subjects face and reflecting light in different directions.

What is the Difference Between 1-2-3 Point Lighting?

Three point lighting is a method used in studio photography in which uses three separate positions for light sources so that the photographer can illuminate the subject in the exact way that he/she wants to. The first light is a key light, which is usually the strongest light and sets the lighting of the scene. The second light is the fill light which helps to fill the shadows that the key light casts to prevent a distracting contrast. The last light is called a back light and is used to create separation and contour. the back light helps to illuminate the model from the back for example, the models hair being lit up.

What is Fill Lighting?

Fill light is any source of illumination that lightens or fills in areas of shadow created by other lights. Most of the time, fill light is used to lighten the shadows created by the key light. Below is an example of which shows how fill lighting creates an effect.

What is Spill Lighting?

Spill lighting is the light that falls where it was not intended to fall. This creates a distracting effect within images which can really negatively effect your pictures. 

What is Chiaroscuro? 

Chiaroscuro is a lighting technique that uses strong tonal contrasts between light and dark to model 3D forms with a dramatic effect.  This technique creates a great deal of drama and mystery which i think is a great way to portray feelings and stories.