Portrait Lighting Techniques Quiz

Which lighting technique involves placing the light at 9 o'clock or 3 o'clock, resulting in half of the subject's face being in shadow?

• Split lighting
• Butterfly lighting
• Loop lighting
• Rembrandt lighting

What is the primary characteristic of backlighting or rim lighting?

• Light placed directly behind the subject
• Light placed above the camera
• Light placed at 45-degree angles
• Light placed underneath the subject

In butterfly lighting, why is it important to carefully adjust the height of the light?

• To create dramatic shadows
• To avoid blocking the camera's view
• To ensure catch lights in the subject's eyes
• To minimize lens flare

What distinguishes clam shell lighting from butterfly lighting?

• The addition of a reflector or small softbox under the camera
• The use of two lights at 45-degree angles
• The placement of lights behind the subject
• The use of a beauty dish

In loop lighting, where is the light source typically placed?

• Directly above the camera
• At 5 o'clock or 7 o'clock, slightly above the subject's head
• Behind the subject
• At eye level on either side

What is the defining characteristic of Rembrandt lighting?

• A triangular shaped highlight under the eye
• Even illumination across the face
• Strong shadows on both sides of the face
• A circular catch light in both eyes

How does short lighting differ from Rembrandt lighting?

• The subject turns more towards the light
• The light is placed lower
• The subject turns away from the light
• An additional fill light is used

What effect is broad lighting said to have on the subject's face?

• It accentuates cheekbones
• It creates a slimming effect
• It minimizes facial features
• It evens out skin tone

In cross lighting, where are the two lights typically positioned?

• Both in front of the subject
• One at 4-5 o'clock, one at 10-11 o'clock behind the subject
• Both behind the subject
• One above and one below the subject

Why might a photographer choose to use butterfly lighting?

• To create dramatic shadows
• For beauty photography
• To minimize facial features
• To create a vintage look