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Light Grid Face Lighting for Flattering Portrait Photography

Light Grid Face Lighting for Flattering Portrait Photography

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Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace: Adorama Photography TV

Adorama Photography TV presents Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace. In this episode, Mark shows how to add a highlight to a model's face using a grid on the key light.


Using light grids for face lighting is helpful when shooting portrait photography because it creates a slightly brighter face for added interest. It also is useful for subjects who have skin imperfections, as this light will help smooth those out in the picture. Watch and learn as Mark demonstrates how a light grid can highlight a model's face.

 

Light Grid Face Lighting for Flattering Portrait Photography

 

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first set of sample photos swapped

Ditto Gary. The photos look like they're swapped in the first example.

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Example Photos Mixed-Up???

At approximately the seven minute mark you show to landscape photos which are captioned to depict the difference with and without the grid face light: My eyes are old but it appears to me that the brighter image is labeled "without face light"! Is it me or what?

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Nice Job

At the end of the video were you showed the model with and without light on the face, I think the first 2 pictures should be switched. The lighter face says without light. Am I wrong or is it just me?

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Scintillating!

Top shelf, Mark! Another informative and well-orchestrated presentation! Very lovely model, by the way. Cheers!

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