Lighting scheme of photographic photo ID

The requirement of the ID photo is that there is no shadow on the face. Basically, there is a light source with the same brightness at the left and right 45, and the strongpoint or the ever-burning lamp are the same.

Second, the light distribution method

Split lighting: It is incredible that Gu Ming divides his face into two parts, one bright and the other dark, which will create a strong sense of drama, suitable for people with strong personality or temperament, such as artists, musicians and, of course, masculinity. In order to create this effect, the light source is placed at 90 degrees on the left or right side of the object and can be moved forward or backward slightly to adapt to different shapes. Note that the light must change with the face of the object, and the light will change with the rotation of the head.

Ring lighting: This is to make the nose cast some shadows on the cheeks. To achieve this effect, the light source should be slightly higher than the eye level, 30-40 degrees inside the camera. Pay attention to the effect of the above picture, the light source is slightly higher than the eye level, the projection of the nose is not connected with the shadow of the cheek, but slightly downward, and the light source should not be too high, so that the eye light is lost. The following picture shows the lighting schematic of the above photo. The black background represents the forest, and the photographer hits the sunlight on the object with a white mirror. This is a very common technique, but the common mistake is that the reflector is placed too low and the light hits the nostrils, which can not produce the ideal effect.

Rembrandt lighting: the name comes from the lighting technique commonly used by the painter Rembrandt in painting, and the triangular light level on his face is the mark. Different from circular lighting, the nose is connected with the shadow of the cheek, but more importantly, the eyes on the other side of the shadow still have eyes to keep the face bright and the photos are dramatic. When shooting, the subject should turn his back slightly to the light source, and of course the position of the light source should be higher than the head, so that the shadow of the nose is connected with the shadow of the cheek. However, not everyone is suitable for this kind of lighting. People with large cheekbones will be ideal, while people with low noses will be more difficult. Therefore, lighting should choose the right object and cannot be generalized.

Butterfly lamp or Paramount lamp: The name of this lamp comes from the symmetrical shadow of butterfly shape made under the nose. The positive light of the light source set behind the camera will create the shadow of cheeks and chin, so it will highlight the cheekbones of both cheeks, make the face look thinner and the chin sharper, which can enhance the charm of the object. However, sometimes a reflector or even the object itself is used to fill the light.

Widening lighting: this is not a specific lighting setting, but a style, which can be used regardless of dividing lines, rings and Rembrandt. In fact, the method is very simple, that is, turn the light-receiving surface to the lens, so that the light-receiving surface will look wider, and then the whole face will look bigger and wider, suitable for people with thinner faces.

Thin light: Contrary to wide light, the darker side faces the camera, which makes the face look sharper, more stereoscopic and atmospheric.

Now you can try these different lighting methods. Don't worry too much about the texture of the light. Learn these skills first. Of course, the first thing is to learn the faces of the subjects, understand their requirements, and shoot beautiful works that can bring out the right mood and atmosphere. In addition, pay attention to the light source. If it is artificial light, it can be easily moved around. If it is natural light/window light, it is necessary to move the model and use these basic lighting as flexibly as possible.