2. Rembrandt
•The loop under the nose is
connected with the shadow
under the cheek
bones, creating a
triangular shape
•1 light is used
•¾ of the face is lit
•Typically a renaissance
style of photography
lighting
3. Loop
•This is ideal for people with average, oval-shaped faces
•A small loop shadow is formed under the nose
•The light is placed high above the camera
•There are other lights placed around the subject (even behind)
4. Butterfly (paramount)
•The light is above camera, giving a butterfly
shaped shadow forming from under the nose
• It tends to emphasize high cheekbones and
good skin
•A soft box/umbrella is used
•The light is placed high above the camera
•A reflector is used
5. Split
•Creates a strong highlight/shadow
juxtaposition between both sides of the
face
• It is an ideal slimming light
•The split runs right down the middle of the
face, giving a dramatic lighting
6. Short
short lighting puts the side turned towards the
camera in more shadow
¾ of the shadow is facing the camera
is more sculpting, add 3D qualities, and is
slimming and flattering for most people
7. Broad
The Rembrandt is not on the camera side
the subject’s face is slightly turned away from
centre, and the side of the face which is
toward the camera is in the light
