Butterfly Lighting:

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Butterfly lighting is regularly used within portraits due to its flattering effect, which I can see is clearly proven here. It has highlighted the subjects cheekbones, and also created shadows under the neck. I used a key light that was flash rather than continuous, meaning it will only light up when the photo is actually being taken, this gives a more vibrant and brighter effect. I used a hard light rather than a soft light, to really create the effect of those shadows. A reflector was used in the first photo in order to make the light bounce off the nose and soften the shadow under the chin. We used a silvery/ white reflector which gave off a more neutral tone. The subjects face was towards the light but with the light pointed at quite a high angel making sure all the shadows were captured. The second two photos I have included have a dimmer look too them, this is to create a different atmosphere, one of darkness, while still capturing the shadows on the models face. I have also included how I have developed the photos within lightroom, to show how I have managed to make the shadows stand out more and make them deeper.

Chiaroscuro Lighting:

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Chiaroscuro lighting means light dark lighting, where there is a bold contrast between the two. It is generally used to create dramatic images, which I think I have captured here, it adds a sense of mystery too the subject. I used one key light and then another light within the back, I also used a reflector in 3rd image. The first image is a contrast due to the shadow of the hood, and the darkness of the background contrasting with the bright light on the subjects face, this creates the effect of not actually being able to see the subjects face, which then creates a sense of mystery. As you can see I have heavily edited the second image, purely just because I think the idea of black vs white light reflecting is a bit boring, so I heavily saturated the image so that is what a more purple tone reflecting against the black background, I don’t necessarily think this creates a sense of mystery but it certainly creates a different vibe, one maybe of vibrance? I have included a screenshot of how I developed the image within lightroom. The last photo I have included shows a clear contrast between the light reflecting onto my hand and my dark hair/dark background. Yet again using something too cover the face to create a sense of mystery.

Rembrandt Lighting:

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Rembrandt lighting is created when there is a small triangle of light on the subjects cheeks opposite the light source, this creates a more artistic effect. Although I didn’t quite manage to capture the triangle shadow I did still managed to capture a shadowed face. I used two lights, one main light and one background light, I didn’t use a reflector because I felt that the hard lighting was enough. I have managed to draw into the subjects eyes (or eye), which creates a more in depth look. The eyes are the main focal point in portraiture, due to how they can take on many forms and show emotion. This makes it a more appealing image as there is actually something to look at and focus on rather than just a random environment. It isn’t just general light on the face and it exposes the features of the face more. When shadowing half on the subjects face is obviously brings the focus to the highlighted half allowing a really focused photo. I used lightroom to edit the first two images to give a more untextured effect too almost make a blur into the shadows, this brings a big focus too the gloss of the face. I have included screenshots of how I edited the images in lightroom.

My Top Three Images:

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This is one of my top images due to the pose of the model, it allows many focal points, the image is bright and in focus and also has many different things too look at. The facial expression of the model also gives off a sense of their personality.

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I also chose this photo as one of my main images due to the models facial expression really showing off her personality. I also really like this image due to the main focus on the models face, this is due too they model having one main light on her and that contrasts with the black background.

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This was one of my favorite images due to the use of the smoothing tool and making the image so untextured creates a blend between the shadow’s and the models face. I personally think this looks really good and captures the attention of people looking at it.