Portrait Lighting Photography Examples

Portrait Lighting Photography Examples

Rembrandt Lighting

This is rembrandt lighting because there is a triangle light on her cheek located in the dark side of her face.

Loop Lighting

This is loop lighting because there is a shadow beneath her nose that has a loop shape.

Butterfly Lighting

This is butterfly lighting because the shadow underneath her nose is shaped like a butterfly and the rest of her face does not have any harsh shadow. 

Split Lighting

This is split lighting because half of her is covered with shadow while the other half is in the light, with no shadow.