Portraits

This is an example of short lighting. The face is turned slightly to the right and the face is lit up so the shadows are to the left of the face.

This is rembrandt lighting. The key to getting this kind of portrait is to keep positioning the light until you see the triangle of light under the left eye.

This is butterfly lighting. The head is facing straight the the shadows are under the eyes, nose, and chin.

Last but not least this is broad lighting. The face is turned to the left so you can see the ear and such. Light is positioned so the shadows are to the left of the face.