Studio & Portrait Photography Techniques Flashcards
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What is 'Rembrandt lighting' characterized by in portrait photography?
Answer: A small triangle of light on the shadow side cheek
Rembrandt lighting is identified by a small, inverted triangle of light on the cheek of the shadow side of the face, inspired by the Dutch master painter's style.
What does a 'beauty dish' produce compared to a standard softbox?
Answer: A harder, more defined light with a distinctive bright center
A beauty dish creates a unique light quality with a bright center hotspot and a smooth, gradual falloff, producing slightly harder light than a softbox but with flattering contrast.
When shooting tethered in a studio, what is the primary advantage for photographers?
Answer: Images transfer directly to a computer for immediate review on a large screen
Tethered shooting sends images directly from the camera to a computer in real time, allowing photographers and clients to review images immediately on a large monitor.
What is the purpose of a 'v-flat' in a photography studio?
Answer: Two large boards hinged together used as a reflector or gobo
A V-flat consists of two large foam boards hinged together in a V shape, used to reflect light as a large fill source or block light as a gobo.
In a studio environment, what is a 'gobo' used for?
Answer: A panel used to block or flag light from hitting certain areas
A gobo (short for 'go between') is a panel or flag placed to block or control where studio light falls, preventing lens flare or spill on specific areas.
What does 'loop lighting' describe in portrait photography?
Answer: A lighting pattern where the nose casts a small shadow looping down toward the mouth
Loop lighting places the key light slightly above and to the side of the subject, creating a small loop-shaped shadow from the nose that falls downward toward the corner of the mouth.
What is the main purpose of using a light meter in a studio portrait session?
Answer: To measure incident light and determine the correct exposure settings
A light meter measures the actual light falling on the subject (incident light measurement), giving precise exposure readings for aperture and shutter speed settings independent of the camera meter.