Lighting and Portrait Moods
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Objective
I can demonstrate how different lighting techniques affect the mood of a portrait photograph.
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Warm-up video
Vanessa Joy · 11:04
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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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.
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Practice
3 questions
Which lighting pattern is often considered the most flattering for hiding wrinkles?
Describe how Rembrandt lighting is recognized and why it is considered a classic portraiture technique.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe how Rembrandt lighting affects the mood of a portrait, and explain how to recognize it.”
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