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What are the types of light in photography according to the quality of light?

The types of light in photography are:

Divergent light: the light from the back of the camera to the front of the subject is called "diverging light"

Front light: The light projected onto the main body from the left or right rear of the camera is called "front light".

Side light: The light from the left or right side of the camera is called "side light".

Side backlight: The light from the left or right front of the camera is called "side backlight".

Backlight: "Backlight" is the light from the back of the subject and the front of the camera.

Top light: The light from above the subject is called "top light".

Bottom light: The light source of "bottom light" is located below the subject.

According to the modeling function of light in photography, light can be divided into:

Main light, auxiliary light, modified light, ambient light, contour light, effect light, eye light, etc.