Studio Lighting Techniques

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This image was taken using a single light with a softbox. The light was level to the models head on a 45 degree angle. Not a very flattering light source, as it creates harsh shadows, a replica of what a standard camera flash would create. Lowering the light would give even harsher shadows.

Again this image was taken with a single light with a softbox, only this time the light was looking down on the model, although at 45 degrees still, creating less harsh shadows making it more flattering.










This image was also taken using and light and softbox, only this time a reflector was added. The light was again looking down on the model at a 45 degree angle, with a reflector placed on the other side. Creating an even softer light with less, more flattering shadows.

Again taken using the same equipment (light, softbox,reflector) this image has a very different effect as the light was placed behind the model, at 45 degrees, with the reflector at the side of the model. This technique only highlights the edges, creating a low key effect.

This image was taken with two lights, two softboxes and one reflector. One light was placed behind the model and one light was placed to the side, both and 45 degrees and the refector was placed on the opposite side of the model to the side light. Creating an image with hardly and shadows and very soft lighting.

This image was taken with only one light and one softbox. The light was directly above the model on a 45 degree angle, casting shadows on the neck of the model and underneath the nose.










Again this image was taken with one light, one softbox and one reflector. Although this time the light was directly above and infront of the model at 45 degrees, and the reflector was underneath the model bouncing the light back upwards. Creating an image with no harsh shadows and a much softer feel.







Finally, this image was taken with two lights, one softbox and one reflector. One light with the softbox on was placed directly above the model at 45 degrees, the other light was lighting the background, and the reflector underneath the model bouncing the light back upwards. This is the most evenly lit image, with no harsh shadows and a very soft light,