Lighting Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios: Strategies for Digital Photographers

and minimizes facial flaws. The light fills in the hollows of the eyes and all the

facial creases, creating a much more desirable image. (Note:Using a drape,

such as a fur hood, helps frame the face. When using a drape with texture,

though, be careful not to overlight it; you will lose the detail. The challenge

is to light the model’s face, but leave texture in the drape or garment. This is

why I chose a single light source for image3-7. The light filled in the model’s

face, but did not spill over to the sides, leaving detail in the hood.)

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3-8(facingpage), 3-9(right).In these
images, the hair light adds shine on the
model’s hair and helps separate her
from the background.

If you flood the face

with soft, even light,

it beautifies the skin

tone and minimizes

facial flaws.