Understanding Portrait Lighting Techniques

What does the term 'lighting pattern' describe in photography?

• The way shadows fall on the subject's face

• The background lighting setup

• The color temperature of the lights

• The type of light source used

What is 'split lighting' in portrait photography?

• Lighting from directly above the subject

• Setting a single light at either nine or three o'clock

• Using two lights from opposite sides

• Lighting from below the subject

What effect does backlight or rim lighting create?

• A shadow under the chin

• Uniform lighting across the face

• A frontal light shadow on the face

• A silhouette with light on the eyelids

What is the key characteristic of butterfly lighting?

• It creates a butterfly-shaped shadow under the nose

• It highlights only the subject's forehead

• It eliminates all shadows from the face

• It uses two light sources from the side

How is clamshell lighting set up?

• By using a single light from the back

• By placing lights at both sides of the subject

• By combining top and bottom light sources

• By using a single overhead light

What does loop lighting emphasize?

• The eyes only

• Subtle shadows on one side of the nose

• The jawline

• The cheekbones

What is Rembrandt lighting known for?

• Illuminating the entire face evenly

• Highlighting only the subject's left side

• Creating a triangle of light on the face

• Using multiple light sources

What is the effect of short lighting?

• Makes the face appear broader

• Can have a slimming effect on the face

• Highlights the entire body

• Eliminates all shadows from the face

What distinguishes broad lighting from Rembrandt lighting?

• It uses a softer light source

• Only one eye receives light

• The subject is turned slightly away from the light

• The light source is closer to the camera

What is the purpose of cross lighting?

• To flatten the features of the face

• To create a dramatic three-dimensional look

• To reduce contrast in the image

• To highlight the background