Portrait Photography

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studioflasharediscussed,withanexplanationofwhythe
photographer needs to use these.


Themostcommonlightingtechniquesusedbythestudio
portraitphotographerareexplainedindetail,withwhatto
look for when using the lights to create these various
effects,includinghigh-keyandlow-keylighting,butterfly,
Rembrandt and rim lighting, amongst others.


TheMasterclasswillencouragethephotographertothink
more creatively with regards to studio lighting,
encouragingthemtotrymoreadvancedandexperimental
forms of lighting, such as silhouettes.


Fig. 0.
The portrait photographer should be capable of
working in all situations, whether on location or in
the studio. Both require very differing skills that
should be mastered.
Reflector, Nikon D2Xs and 24–70 lens.
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