These are 6 lighting techniques in photography. Upon doing this, there are 3 kinds of lights needed but in my case, only the key light was used and the other 2 lights were improvised. (lampshade, flashlight or any available lights you have at home)

 

1. Key light- Main light. Strongest light placed beside the subject.  Subject is well lit when this is used. This creates a shadow
2.Fill light- Secondary light. Softer than the key. Placed on the opposite of the key light. Used to fill the shadows created by the key.
3. Back light- Placed behind the subject.  Provides definition and highlights around the subject’s  outline. Separates the subject with the background. Creates 3d look.

 

Models: Mary Christine Joy Astillero

Von Jaylor Malicse

Marc Adrian Bautista

 

Loop Lighting- Creates a shadow on the nose and cheeks. Nose and cheek shadow should NOT meet. Light is placed above  eyelevel. Flatters the nose line
 

Split Lighting-  Splits the face into equal halves. Creates a darker mood and tone. Light is placed on the side of the subject. Catch light may not be necessary,depending on the purpose of the mood.

Short Lighting- Opposite of broad lighting. Face is turned away from the cam. Shadow is on the wider side of the face. Light is focused on the shorter side. For  heavy/wide faces to appear slimmer

Broad Lighting- Subject’s face is slightly turned away from the center. Broader part of the face is lit. Used for slimmer subjects to widen the face.

Rembrandt Lighting- Named after the painter Rembrandt. Creates a triangle on the cheeks. Shadow of the nose and cheeks meet. Catch light is very important to  give “life “ to the photo.