Black and white portrait of basic light use

To shoot a series of attractive black and white portrait photo, the photographer must grasp the use of light. Depending on the camera, the light, the light falls on the position to be taken in different parts of the body, will produce no

To shoot a series of attractive black and white portrait photo, the photographer must grasp the use of light.

Depending on the camera, the light, the light falls on the position to be taken in different parts of the body, will produce different effects. According to the angle of the light, basic common light types can be divided into four kinds: 1) positive light, side 2), 3)-top light light, 4) backlighting. In addition, the intensity of the light, can be divided into hard light and soft light or scattered light.

1. positive light

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Because the light from the front, shot at being taken in front of the object, as light manufacturing a two-dimensional plane, thus often called flat light.

Positive light can be low, as in the early morning or evening sun, or high, like the midday sun. Each location will produce different effects. Figure a and figure b is the use of the front light, the light directly over the modelling, very well proportioned to shoot in modelling facial and body, we can clearly see that her facial features, hair and clothing layers and texture.

2. side light

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Side light generally refers to the side of light, there can be many perspectives results, the most common is 45 °.

Indoor shooting portraits using main light mostly inclined side light, it can produce good contrast between light and shadow, but also special subject of rich gradation and stereo effect. In particular, 45 ° side light is usually regarded as the "natural light", many people believe is the best light portrait photography. Figure 3 and Figure 4 is in the Studio with a single lamp diagonal side light shooting, as used by the angle, the facial area affected by the light, so the shadow parts also vary; Figure 5 using the scene window of scattered light, and create a soft shooting.

3. top light roof light is more difficult to use.

Light is usually absorbed in the head, deep and strong shadow, so pay attention to regulation while shooting a model's face. Figure 6 the light from the corridor of smallpox shot down, major outstanding models of hats and the side of the wheel Gallery, in particular the height of the nose; Figure 7 head light play in modelling body formation a different spot, create special effects for theatre.

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4. backlight

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For black and white portrait photography, we can use contrast defined, hard light shaping a distinct and moving image.

Backlight silhouette portrait can be seen as a high-contrast of portrait photography. Backlight photo is being taken in carrying a light source by the contour of the shooting