Lighting: Activity 3

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Find two images that have been shot into the light or included the light source. Explain how the photographer may have gone about taking a light meter reading for these photographs.

The photographer in this two examples used a light meter to measure the light that reflects of the faces of the models, to make sure the the photo does not come out to bright and over exposed and it at the proper exposure.

Photo By: Terry Lok

Light: Activity 2

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Find an example of a photograph where the subject has been lit by a single light source and an example where more than one light has been used.
Describe in each the quality and position of the brightest or main light and the effect this has on the subject. In the second example describe the quality and effect the additional light has.


The first photo is a single light source. The main light is coming from the right side which gives a dramatic look to the subject.

Photo By: Tom Bol

The second photo is an example go a multiple light source. The main light is on the left side of the subject, but there is also a light behind the subject to out line the hair and to separate the background (seeing that is it black) from the subject.

Photo By: Barrie Spence

Light: Activity 1

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Look through assorted photographic websites and find some examples of subjects lit by hard light and examples of subjects lit by soft light. Describe the effect the light has on the subject’ texture, form and detail, and the overall mood of the picture.

The first photo is an example of Hard Lighting. With the hard lighting it sharpens the image more and it gives a greater detail. Hard lighting in this image gives great detail on the dark colors on the girl , and the feathers that she is wearing. 

Photo By: Lior  Dar

The second photo is an example of Soft Lighting. Soft lighting in this picture gives a smooth feel. The girls face is really blemishing and does not give a hard line is her face structure. With soft lighting it gives left detail to the portrait.

Photo By: Ryan Bradly