Portrait Photography

(Darren Dugan) #1
Fig. 4.17
Illustration demonstrating the correct positioning of
lights for rim lighting.

Whenusingonekeylightaverystrongprofileimageofa
subject can be taken. The photographer must be aware
however that this technique when used on a face will
highlight every blemish and bump, so it must be used
considerately.Againa filllightora reflector,atalower
powerlevelthanthekeylight,canbeaddedtotheopposite
side to bring out a little more detail in the shadow area.

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