In The Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Crafting Light and Shadow,
Chris Knight addresses portraiture with a unique approach to both
light and shadow that allows you to improve and elevate your own
portraiture. Without light, there is no photograph. As almost every
photographer knows, the word "photograph" has its roots in two
Greek words that, together, mean "drawing with light." But what is
less commonly acknowleEAed and understood is the role that shadow
plays in creating striking, expressive imagery, especially in
portraiture. It is through deft, nuanced use of both light and
shadow that you can move beyond shooting simply ordinary, competent
headshots into the realm of creating dramatic portraiture that can
so powerfully convey a subject's inner essence, communicate a
personal narrative, and express your photographic vision. In The
Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Crafting Light and Shadow, Chris
Knight addresses portraiture with a unique approach to both light
and shadow that allows you to improve and elevate your own
portraiture. He begins with the history of portraiture, from the
early work of Egyptians and Greeks to the sublime treatment of
light and subject by artists such as Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and
Vermeer. Chris then dives into a deep, hands-on exploration of
light, shadow, and portraiture, offering numerous lessons and
takeaways. He covers: - The qualities of light: hard, soft, and the
spectrum in between - The relationships between light, subject, and
background, and how to control them - Lighting patterns such as
Paramount, Rembrandt, loop, and split - Lighting ratios and how
they affect contrast in your image - Equipment: from big and small
modifiers to grids, snoots, barn doors, flags, and gels - Multiple
setups for portrait shoots, including those that utilize one, two,
and three lights - How color contributes to drama and mood,
eliciting an emotional response from the viewer - How to approach
styling your portrait, from wardrobe to background - The
post-processing workflow, including developing the RAW file,
maximizing contrast, color grading, retouching, and doEAing and
burning for heightened drama and effect - How all of these elements
culminate to help you define your personal style and create your
own narrative
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