Forum: Photography


Subject: Model Shoot Suggestions

TaltosVT opened this issue on Jun 07, 2002 ยท 7 posts


Lilgooser posted Sat, 08 June 2002 at 7:42 PM

I just use an open window, a tripod, and a fold up windshield reflector:) I found this list somewhere, might help Broad Lighting- Illuminates the side of the face facing the camera. Used to widen thin or narrow faces. Short Lighting- Also known as "narrow lighting" illuminates the side of the face turned away from the camera. Used to narrow the face. Butterfly Lighting- Main light positioned directly in front of the face which casts a shadow directly beneath the nose and chin. Also known as "glamour lighting" due to its wide spread use in the early days of cinema. Rembrant Lighting- A combination of short and butterfly lighting. The light is positioned to one side of the face turned away from the camera. Corrective Lighting Techniques Back to menu Prominate forehead- Tilt chin upward and lower camera position. Long Nose- Tilt chin upward, position face directly toward lens, lower the main light, and lower camera position. Narrow Chin- Tilt chin upward. Angular Nose- Minimize feature by turning the face directly toward the lens. Broad face- Raise the camera position, use short lighting, turn the face at a 3/4 position. Narrow Face- Lower the main light, use broad lighting. Double Chin- Raise the main light, tilt chin upward, use a high camera position. Facial Deffects- Scars/birthmarks keep hidden on the shadowed side of face. Prominate Ears- Hde far ear behind the head, keep near ear in shadow, consider using a profile view. Deep Set Eyes- Lower main light, use lower light ratios. Protuding eyes- Have the subject look slightly downwards. Heavyset Figure- Use short lighting, use low key lighting, use dark clothing, blend body with background tone.