Notes:Photography class

High key photographs:

• Mostly whites with some darks

Lighting arrangements

Low Key Photographs

• Mostly Dark some lights

High Contrast Image: Threshold filter Photoshop

Photographs: Silhouette lighting

Overexposed PhotographsWe say when there is no detail in the white value range that the lights are blown out

Filters

On some cameras you can put a filter on the lens

Portrait Tips• http://www.lightstalking.com/the-8-immutable-laws-of-sharp-portrait-photographs

http://www.lightstalking.com/how-to-capture-portraits-that-are-more-than-just-snapshots

Natural lighting

• Golden Hour lighting: at sunrise or at sunset• Diffused light: cloudy day• Backlight: subject silhouetted in front of sun• Harsh light: mid-day sun casts raccoon eye

shadows and is not very attractive• Dappled light: avoid this spotty lighting, not

flattering and difficult to expose properly• Window: indirect sun can be the best light for

indoor lighting

Golden HourLight: sunset

Overcast Diffused Light

Harsh Overhead Sunlight

Try to avoid this type of lightingno catch-lightsraccoon eyes

Underexposed PortraitsWhen there is no detail in the dark areas of the photograph and the mid grays are past Zone 5 we say that the image is filled in

This image is almost a silhouette but wasn’t intended to be one. Be careful that youBounce light back into the subject so there is detail in the face when backlit.

Dappled Light Portraits

Usually try to avoid dappled light on peoples faces unless it adds to the Story you are trying to tell.

High Camera Angle

Low Camera Angle

creates empathy with the subject

EYE LEVEL

Low Contrast Image

When the image has no blacks and no whites and only mid range values weSay the Image is muddy.

To correct low contrast, muddy, images correct the levels in Photoshop.

Catch-lights

• Light reflected in the eyes show life. Try to have catchlights in both eyes by moving the lights or the model

• Catch-lights will be shaped like the lights.