Black Background Lighting: Ultimate Guide 2022
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- 17 Aug 2022
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While it might be difficult to shoot photos using a black background, you just need to learn how to use a variety of black background lighting techniques to get the desired result. When it comes to photography, people usually talk about different types of light, such as ambient flat, split, rim and butterfly light, among many others. Below, I will tell you about the main techniques that are suitable for using different types of lighting when shooting portraits.
1. Front (Flat) Light - For Evenly Distributed Lighting
To use a front light, you need to put your light source in front of your model. It will allow you to minimize the amount of shadow and spread light more evenly so that there are no overexposed or underexposed areas visible in the photo.
Flat light is a perfect solution for taking portrait photos. When using it, you don’t need to worry that wrinkles and skin imperfections will be clearly visible in the frame. If you want to create a perfectly symmetric composition, it will be easier to do it due to the lack of shadows from either side of the face.
2. Backlight - To Separate Model from the Background
To take backlit portrait photos, you need to hide the light source behind your model. In such a way, the model will stand directly in front of the light source. This technique is perfect for lighting black background as it allows you to emphasize the silhouette of your subject and experiment with long shadows. The only disadvantage of such photos is that you might have some issues with the white balance. As the result, it might be impossible for you to capture some important details.
If you want not only to capture the silhouette but also to make all the details clearly visible, make sure to use a light diffuser. It will allow you to reflect the background light onto your model and emphasize some details. Read More…
