The 3-Point Lighting technique has been used for ages by studio photographers to create portrait shots.
You usually need three lights.
- A Key Light. The strongest light and sets the lighting of the scene
- A Fill Light. Helps to fill the shadows where the main light can’t reach
- A Back Light. Lights from the back to enhance separation.
The folks at MediaCollege have created a very nice explanation of this three light technique, as well as a cool demo that allows you to see the effect of specific lights by clicking on them to turn off.
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Yaseen
February 11th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
1Any Beach/Fashion photography lighting techniques?
David Peterson
May 12th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
2Hi Yeaseen,
Nothing for fashion yet, but I do have tips on Beach Photography.
manuel
July 1st, 2008 at 11:21 am
3How you work these three light together???
fahima
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 pm
4how about shadowing in the studio any tips for that???
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