Old masters lighting - February 2011

[Marko]

Hi members,

This is a REALLY interesting assignment that may take a bit of research/effort but the results will SURELY Improve your photography if you make the effort.

The majority of members/visitors will likely be unfamiliar with this lighting technique so here are a few resources.

When it comes to portraiture - Rembrandt lighting was regularly used and here are a few resources that describe the technique and have pix as well.
Rembrandt lighting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Category:Rembrandt lighting - Wikimedia Commons
http://people.rit.edu/andpph/photofo...t_lighting.pdf
Rembrandt Lighting Exposed In Photography | Lens Diaries

When it comes to still-life photography JAS_Photo (Thx Jas) wrote the following:
Old Masters style lighting is generally one light lighting. A north facing window, for example. It is generally high, to the front of the subject, and camera left. A white wall, reflector, or white bristol board can be used to reflect some light back but the lighting is generally fairly low key. Textures, shape and balance are important elements to consider. Some examples from the web:

http://1x.com//photos/still-life/30259/
http://1x.com/v2/#/photos/still-life/32212/
http://1x.com/v2/#/photos/still-life/30079/
http://1x.com/v2/#photos/still-life/37539/

Hope that helps and inspires!

Ok then who will post first!