 Karen Cantrell |
How to light a subject with studio lights What is the correct placement for studio lighting when taking a portrait? I usually place one to left of camera and one to right. Thanks, Karen
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Kerry L. Walker |
Place one to one side of the camera at about a 45 degree angle to the subject, higher than the subject, pointing down on the subject. This will be your main light. Place the other next to the camera at about the same level as the camera pointing at the subject. This will be your fill light and should be less intense than you main light. The intensity can be varied either by using a less powerful light or by placing it further from the subject.
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Michael H. Cothran |
There is no 'correct' placement of lights, but several accepted methods for achieving different results. My best advice for you is to google Monte Zucker, and learn everything from the man that you can, and read every word he writes. He is arguably the foremost portrait photographer of the late 20th century, and still going strong. His lighting and posing are second to none. And best of all, he shares all his techniques with the world. Michael H. Cothran www.mhcphoto.net
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Kerry L. Walker |
Yes, he is. He also uses 4 lights and a reflector.
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