Captivating portraits: The enchanting beauty of clamshell lighting
Lighting is undoubtedly one of the most critical elements that can make or break a photograph, especially with portraits. Among the various lighting techniques that
Lighting is undoubtedly one of the most critical elements that can make or break a photograph, especially with portraits. Among the various lighting techniques that
There are lots of different lighting styles out there to choose from, but when it comes to simple, beautiful portraits, it’s hard to go past
It’s easy to become complacent when it comes to studio lighting. I know I tend to use the same setup, again and again. But it
Have you ever walked down the makeup aisle at a store and just stared at the images? Trying to understand what lighting setup they used
I was talking with my friend and fellow author, Levi Sim, the other day about how I only need three things to function as a
Clamshell lighting produces a soft glamour style with minimal shadows, making it popular for beauty portraits. Setup is simple: Resembling a clamshell, place one light tilted high, just above the subject’s eye line, and a second just below, tilted with the subject in the middle. Normally used in a studio environment, here’s how to achieve clamshell lighting on location using natural light.
Shooting in direct sunlight can be challenging. It can cause harsh shadows, blown out highlights, uneven light on faces, and dark patches under the eyes