Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Photography major - Placement of photographic lights

Placement of photographic lights

The most basic position is 45 degrees above the side (left or right) of the subject, which is the position of the two lights on the left or right in your light distribution diagram. Why do you like this position? There is only one reason, and the lighting effect of simulating natural light conforms to general visual habits.

The position of the main light determines the basic purpose and effect of lighting, but the light effect is different in visual texture, which is generally called "soft" and "hard". "Soft" means soft light and "hard" means concentrated light. Beginners learn lights, soft light is easy to use and has good effect. So you can install a soft light device on this lamp, such as a soft light box or a reflective umbrella.