How to Light a Close-Up Photo of a Face

Lighting is arguably the most important part of photography. The right kind of lighting can give your image a rich, creative backdrop. Effective close-up lighting requires an understanding of aperture and depth of field. Aperture is the size of the opening in the lens when a photo is taken. It is measured in f-stop settings (f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8, f/22, etc.). Meanwhile, depth of field is defined as the range of distance that appears acceptably sharp. Proper f-stop settings on your camera and a good depth of field will ensure that you produce a successfully lit close-up photo of a face.

Instructions

Select an aperture opening of f/16 or f/22 on your camera to obtain more depth of field. Check your depth of field preview function on your camera before exposure. If there isn't enough depth of field in your frame, most cameras will display a red dot of some sort in the frame window. Aperture settings should be no lower than f/16 and no greater than f/22 when taking any type of close-up photos.

Hold the camera's handheld flash to one side of your subject's face. The handheld flash should be a few inches from your subject's face. Have an assistant hold a white piece of paper on the other side of your subject's face. The white piece of paper will serve as a reflector for the camera flash's light when it bounces off of your subject's face.

Notice how the natural light bounces off of your subject's face. Look at your subject's face and identify where the shadows are. Have your subject face a few different directions so you can get a clear indication of where you want the light in your close up. Double-check your aperture f-stop setting and take your picture once you are satisfied with the light structure around your subject's face.

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