Portrait Lighting Workshop

Names in your group:________________________

Directions: Look carefully at each of the portraits below. 1) Identify what type of light was used to create the portrait, (natural or incandescent) 2) In the space next to the portrait, draw a simple diagram that illustrates what equipment was used, (light sources, fills, etc.) and how the equipment may have been set up. In your diagram include: subject, light(s), fill (if necessary), and camera. Use the symbols in the key below. Light type: Incandescent Light type:

Light type:

Light type:

Subject: Fill:

Light: Camera:

Practice Studio Lighting KEY

Directions: With your group of photographers, you will each shoot 8 exposures, (for a total of 24). Assign each person in the group with a studio lighting job, (see below). Make sure to rotate in your group so that each person gets to be the photographer, technician, and model. Photographer-composes and directs the shot, correctly adjusts the light meter, adjusts the tripod, focuses the lens, and takes the picture. Hint: Use large apertures like f3 or f5.6 Lighting Technician-hold and adjust fills (white boards) and controls the direction and intensity of the lights. Model-poses for the picture, holds very still (because of slow shutter speeds) and follows the directions of the photographer. Portrait Requirements Each photographer should experiment with both light types, (Incandescent & Daylight) and experiment with different positioning of lights and fills. Consider direct light versus diffused light! Bracket for several exposures and use your light meter! Each portrait should be composed using the vertical format. The head and upper body of the portrait should take up at least 75% of the photo. Each portrait should be in clear focus. -When your group has finished, upload your images(8) on the FlickR and briefly describe the light source, positioning of lights, and camera.