A portrait lighting pattern in which the side of the face turned away from the camera is lit, while the side closer to the camera is in shadow.
Short lighting gives more shape and depth to the face and can make it look slimmer. It is the opposite of broad 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.