Tag: broad lighting

Broad lighting is a portrait photography technique where the key light illuminates the side of the subject's face turned toward the camera. This creates a visually wider appearance, making it ideal for subjects with narrow or thin faces. The setup involves positioning the light source at approximately 45 degrees to the subject, with the subject's nose pointing away from the light to ensure the camera-facing 'broad' side receives the most illumination. Modern variations include soft-broad hybrids using large modifiers and continuous LED panels for real-time visualization.