The afternoon sun hung low over the Victorian estate, casting long, harsh shadows that would make any amateur photographer panic. But Elias wasn’t an amateur. In his camera bag sat a weathered notebook filled with scribbled diagrams—notes he’d taken while studying the legendary techniques of Jerry Ghionis.
He teaches that the eyes must follow the light. If the light source is high, the chin should be slightly up. Catchlights: The afternoon sun hung low over the Victorian
Here are some additional tips for using Jerry Ghionis's lighting techniques: He teaches that the eyes must follow the light
Lighting as Communication: He uses light to define the subject's features. For instance, split lighting (placing light to one side) is often used for a masculine look, while clamshell lighting (placing lights above and below) is used to "wash" the face and smooth out skin for beauty shots. Signature Lighting Techniques For instance, split lighting (placing light to one