Annette Frazier Comm3530: Portrait Lighting

REMBRANDT LIGHTING

Rembrandt lighting is an excellent way to create portraits that feel natural and can help to tell the story of an individual by giving them character. I love making sure that there is always a catch light in the eyes. I have always loved the saying, that the eyes are the window to the soul! I believe that having a catch light in the eye shows this.

GLAMOUR LIGHTING

Glamour lighting can help create absolutely stunning photographs. When I think of glamour lighting I think back to the classic black and whites. Images of Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, and Ginger Rogers. This type of lighting is the perfect way to hide imperfections. In my mind it helps to create a somewhat dreamy atmosphere. I love using glamour lighting, clients love this look.

HIGH KEY/LOW KEY LIGHTING

OUTDOOR 3 POINT LIGHTING

EDITING OTHERS TAKES!

At first I was hesitant in doing this, but I realized how beneficial this could be for others. Well, not only for others! I realized that if I were a photojournalist, basically I would be taking the photographs and giving them to editors to choose and edit as they please. I also realized that my way of editing may not be what others prefer. We all see things differently and may interpret it in a whole different "Light" than others! I chose from a variety of others takes and applied what I thought was most pleasing to the photograph. Editing...first I either changed the images to black and white, or left them in color. Second, I added a little contrast if needed. Third, increased the exposure if needed. Last, sharpened the photos for print. When editing my own photos I try not to change or edit the images too much. When shooting images I try to frame them exactly how I want them. I typically follow the above steps when editing my own. I try to keep it simple!