Light Activity 2

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• Find an example of a photograph where the subject has been lit by a single light source and an example where more than one light has been used.
• Describe in each the quality and position of the brightest or main light and the effect this has on the subject. In the second example describe the quality and effect the additional light has.

Photograph by: Frank Doorhof

In this picture we can see that there is only one light source located in the upper left hand corner of the picture. This light is further away so it creates a hard shadow from the side of the face that is visible on the subject. The light makes the definition in her face stand out even more than it would with multiple lights because the light creates a sharp contrast in her features.

Photograph by: Vijay Alphonse

In this picture we can see there is more than one light source used. We can identify right away that the model has a soft light focused on the right hand side of the picture while there is a slight light on the background to create a more three dimensional piece. the multiple lights help to create a softer shadow with a more three dimensional and not as dramatic composition.