In creating strong portraits of people photographers define their subjects by using light patterns….     SHORT (narrow) Short Light is the most popular lighting pattern used by portrait photographers. The light falls primarily on the side of the face that is furthest from the camera’s viewpoint.  It has adopted the nickname “narrow” because it narrows/thins faces.       BROAD Broad Lighting patters are used generally to widen thin faces because light falls primarily on the side of the face that is closest to the camera’s viewpoint.  Broad Light is primarily a masculine light style.       SPLIT … Continue reading →

Photographers use light to create definition in the subjects/objects we photograph.  Generally speaking, whether you are creating a portrait of people or photographing a still life, you need a solid understanding of light ratio in order to properly light your subject matter; we use shadow as a definition tool for lighter subjects/objects and highlights to define darker subjects/objects  One could say that photographers use light similarly as a make-up artist will use make-up on their subjects to define their faces. Light Ratio Photography is defined as painting with light. So, obviously light is light, but it is all about what … Continue reading →