Lighting and Portrait Moods
12th Grade · Art · 20 min
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Learning Objective
I can demonstrate how different lighting techniques affect the mood of a portrait photograph.
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Back lighting can create a glow behind a subject and is flattering for people with blemishes because it tones down the contrast.
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Rembrandt lighting, a classic portraiture technique, is recognized by a triangle of light under one eye and is often used because it is slimming and flattering.
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Front lighting is the most flattering light to hide wrinkles because it removes all texture from the face.
