CHAPTER 05 CONTRASTY SIDE LIGHTING
THE SETUP
This is a simple one-flash setup with a large softbox positioned to the side of our subject (it's actually just a little in front of him, but not by much). This creates lots of dramatic shadows on the opposite side of his face (the side facing away from the softbox). Because of the way we've positioned the softbox, none of the light from it is hitting the background, so it's just solid black behind him.
BEHIND THE SCENES
FRONT VIEW: Here’s the “over-my-shoulder” view where I’m set up ...
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