Types of Lighting

There are three aspects of lighting:

• Diffusion- Flood and Spot
• Intensity- Strong and Soft
• Direction- Backlight, Key and Natural

There are three main types of lighting that I have looked at, Key lighting, Back lighting and Natural Lighting

Natural Lighting:

This image below is an example of natural lighting, the light connotes realism and a natural effect. The light really contrasts with the sand and the sea which add to the realism of the photo.

Back Lighting:
This is a prime example of back lighting as it connotes the complete opposite to natural lighting and creates surrealism. The lighting in this example is used to connote heroism and godliness, it makes the character look extremely important and brave.

Key Lighting:
Key lighting is used on characters and objects to create different effects. In this particular image it is used to create a light shadow across her face which connotes mystery as well as elegance and beauty.