Low key Lighting - Photography

Low Key Lighting

Low key lighting is a style of lighting that tends to be arranged with the purpose of creating dramatic and moody effects. Where the lighting ratio of a high key set up can be approaching 1:1 it isn’t uncommon for a low key set up to have a lighting ratio of around 1:8, creating large amounts of contrast and shadows. 

Low key lighting set ups are often used in portraiture and product photography and are perfect for accentuating the form and texture of a subject. 

Here is an example of some low key portraits I took for my portfolio:  

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