Shadow portrait

Woman Portrait | Light and Shadow | Black and White Photography

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.

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Every person has a shadow side—a part of themselves hidden from the world, often kept in the dark corners of their mind. As a photographer, I find these shadows the most fascinating. It’s in these unguarded moments, these raw and unpolished emotions, that true beauty lies. Through my lens, I strive to capture the depth and complexity of the human soul, revealing the stories that our shadows tell. What does your shadow side look like?

Photography has many tips and tricks of the trade used both by amateurs and famous photographers - the many uses of light, perspective, darkness, exposure, and many other bits are what makes beautiful pictures. All of that wouldn't come to one unified look without shadows though as they are what gives the image depth or in some cases, changes the view entirely. Also, they're free, they're everywhere, and there's no limit to what you can do with them if you have the know-how.

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