Split lighting portrait

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Portrait Photography Split Lighting This is a good example of side light because the right side of the subject’s face can be clearly seen, creating a shadow on the left side. Its’s also a good example because it makes the picture more dramatic.

Angelina Jolie

This is an example of a side light image. The use of side lighting only illuminates half of her face. This effect gives the image a different depth than the other types of lighting. Therefore it gives the picture a dark and ominous feeling. Also, her stoic look makes you wonder what the other side of her face may look like.

using split lighting in portriat photography

Anna “Shakti” Shakina, is a young photographer from Ukraine, that has an uncanny eye for the female form at such an early age for a photographer. She manages not only to depict femininity in all its marvel, but also allow for sensuality and emotion to flow through her work, even when the set or the lighting employed are associated with more mature portraiture work, common to experienced portrait photographers. The truth is she makes excellent use of natural light, and simple setups to…

''If I'm darker than my shadow, will it still follow me?'' ** Maja, 29, Slovenia ** She/her, demi, childfree, engaged.

Katerina by Tasos Koutsiaftis on 500px