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