Question

To highlight texture and drama in a portrait, how should you set your lights?

(1 point)
Responses

Place the key light in front with very bright fill light.
Place the key light in front with very bright fill light.

Use only a backlight with no key light or fill light.
Use only a backlight with no key light or fill light.

Set the key and fill lights to have equal brightness.
Set the key and fill lights to have equal brightness.

Place the key light to the side with very little fill light.
Place the key light to the side with very little fill light.

Answer 1

Place the key light to the side with very little fill light.

Side (or directional) key lighting with minimal fill creates strong shadows and contrast, which emphasizes texture and adds drama.