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Broad Lighting

BROAD LIGHTING — the subject turns the subject's face slightly to one side. The light illuminates the side of the subject's face that's TURNED TOWARD the camera. The shadowed side is away from the viewer. Open, friendly portrait lighting.

Broad Lighting

Light falls on the side of the face that's turned toward the camera. Makes the face appear wider and more open.

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When to use

When you want to make a face appear wider, friendlier, or more open.

Pro tips

  • Say "broad lighting, key light on the side of the face turned toward camera"
  • Add "soft wrapping light, friendly approachable mood"
  • Best on slim or angular faces
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