Broad lighting

A portrait lighting pattern in which the side of the face turned toward the camera is lit. The lit side looks larger.

Broad lighting can make a narrow face look wider. It is the opposite of short lighting.

Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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