Fig. 4.11
Basic low-key lighting set-up. Once the
photographer becomes familiar with this, further
modifiers and reflectors and so on can be added if
needed.Thekey pointthephotographermust be awareof when
shootingwithalow-keylightingset-upisthatthelighting
isfarmoreunforgivingthanthatofthehigh-keyset-up–
unforgivingforboththesubjectandthephotographer.In
termsofthewaythelightfallsontheskin,ideallyina
low-key set-up thesubject needs to have almostperfect
porcelain skin, otherwise any imperfections will be
heightened and will need to be retouched. It is also
uncompromisingforthephotographer,astheymustbefar
moreconsideratewhenplacingthesubjectandthelightsto