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Short Lighting...

When the main light illuminates the side of the face that is turned away from the camera (as in the diagram below) it is known as short lighting because it lights the short side of the face... Short lighting emphasises facial contours and can be adapted for a strong or weak look by adjusting the ratio of the fill light. This lighting is also referred to as narrow lighting because it has a narrowing effect on round or plump faces...