WHAT IS BUTTERFLY LIGHTING?
Butterfly lighting is a type of portrait lighting technique used primarily in a studio setting. Its name comes from the butterfly-shaped shadow that forms under the nose because the light comes from above the camera. You may also hear it called ‘paramount lighting’ or ‘glamour lighting’
WHAT IS BUTTERFLY LIGHTING USED FOR?
Butterfly lighting is a lighting pattern used in portrait photography where the key light is placed above and pointing down on the subject’s face. This creates a dramatic shadow under the nose and chin that looks like a butterfly. Butterfly lighting is usually used for modelling as is highlights the cheek bones by creating a shadow, this makes the model look skinner.
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