Basic Photography Course

PHC Carl Hinkle

302.312

Flexibility of Three-Quarter Lighting

Three-quarter lighting can be used with almost any

type of face. It is flexible because once it is set, the

subject can move his head from full face to profile and
the lighting remains good at any point you choose to
pose the sitter. The degree of flexibility is determined by
the type of light used (spot or flood) and the size and
type of reflector used.

SIDE LIGHTING

With side lighting, the face is lit more intensely on

one side than the other (fig. 7-9). This type of lighting
is well suited for young women that have smooth skin

and regular facial features, or for men whose rugged
character lines should be emphasized. As a Navy
Photographer's Mate, you will not normally use side
lighting for official portraits. To learn more about side

lighting, refer to the reference list in the back of this
training manual.

BUTTERFLY LIGHTING

Butterfly lighting is often used when making

portraits of women. To start, you can place the main light

7-13

Figure 7-9.Side lighting.

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