Lighting for Photographers: Portraiture

Explore the techniques behind lighting for portraiture.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Looking at the Light

• Understanding lighting positions
• Deconstruct photos to study lighting

2. Portrait Lighting Setups

• Using butterfly lighting for portraits
• Lighting a portrait with the Rembrandt pattern
• Working with the split lighting pattern
• Backlighting in portraits
• Lighting a portrait with clamshell lighting

3. Advanced Portrait Lighting

• Exploring a four-light portrait scenario
• Portrait scenario: Athlete
• Using wraparound lighting for a portrait
• Lighting for different skin tones

4. Common Adjustments in Post

• White balance for skin
• Global lighting adjustments
• Work with the details
• Direct attention to the subject

Conclusion

• Goodbye