Notes: Photography class

High key photographs: Mostly whites with some darks Lighting arrangements

Low Key Photographs Mostly Dark some lights

High Contrast Image: Threshold filter Photoshop

Photographs: Silhouette lighting

Overexposed Photographs We say when there is no detail in the white value range that the lights are blown out

Filters On some cameras you can put a filter on the lens

Portrait Tips

Natural lighting Golden Hour lighting: at sunrise or at sunset Diffused light: cloudy day Backlight: subject silhouetted in front of sun Harsh light: mid-day sun casts raccoon eye shadows and is not very attractive Dappled light: avoid this spotty lighting, not flattering and difficult to expose properly Window: indirect sun can be the best light for indoor lighting

Golden Hour Light: sunset Overcast Diffused Light

Harsh Overhead Sunlight Try to avoid this type of lighting no catch-lights raccoon eyes

Underexposed Portraits When there is no detail in the dark areas of the photograph and the mid grays are past Zone 5 we say that the image is filled in This image is almost a silhouette but wasn’t intended to be one. Be careful that you Bounce light back into the subject so there is detail in the face when backlit.

Dappled Light Portraits Usually try to avoid dappled light on peoples faces unless it adds to the Story you are trying to tell.

High Camera Angle

Low Camera Angle creates empathy with the subject EYE LEVEL

Low Contrast Image When the image has no blacks and no whites and only mid range values we Say the Image is muddy. To correct low contrast, muddy, images correct the levels in Photoshop.

Catch-lights Light reflected in the eyes show life. Try to have catchlights in both eyes by moving the lights or the model Catch-lights will be shaped like the lights.