Mysterious portrait

@MarieHullArt

Hello Heaven by Alexis Cuarezma on 500px

Photography has many tips and tricks of the trade used both by amateurs and famous photographers - the many uses of light, perspective, darkness, exposure, and many other bits are what makes beautiful pictures. All of that wouldn't come to one unified look without shadows though as they are what gives the image depth or in some cases, changes the view entirely. Also, they're free, they're everywhere, and there's no limit to what you can do with them if you have the know-how.

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I like this image as the photographer has defined part of the models face and has emphasised the models eye. I also like how the definition of the outline of the head and shoulders are strong. I dislike how there a strong shadows on the rest of the face and there is no detail or definition on the face. A three light set up is used as one is used to create the line on the models face and the other two are back lights shining to stop shadows in the background.

Five years ago, I was told by a prominent perfumer that 75% of all fragrances are created by white, French men. I am not sure if that statistic was accurate but in recent years women perfumers are becoming as well known as their male counterparts by name, but perhaps not by face.

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It is a hard light sourse that creates high contrast. Interesting shot. Enjoy the mystery, Explore in Photography. split lighting.

Monochrome Melancholy–Capturing a shadowy austerity for the latest issue of L'Officiel Hommes Italia, photographer Stefan Heinrichs hits the studio with model