CHAPTER 12 RIM LIGHTING
THE SETUP
This is a simple one-flash setup that creates a profile silhouette, with a bright rim light outlining our subject. I’m using a large softbox, up high and a bit behind her. She’s sitting sideways instead of facing the camera because I want the side of her closest to the camera to get just a tiny hint of light falling on that side of her face. The silver reflector on the floor is to kick just a tiny bit of light back into that side of her face. If you hold it any higher (or have her hold it), it will reflect ...
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