ABOUT:
Clamshell Lighting uses two opposing light source. One from above at an angle of 45 degrees towards the model and the other one from below again at 45 degrees towards the model. Top light is the key light and the lower one is a fill light. If top light is set at 100% power then the bottom one will be set at 40% or lower.
SETUP:
Fill light should not be overpowering the key light.
Lower light is a fill light and is at 40% of its full power.
Upper light is a fill light and is at its full power.
MY TAKE ON THIS SET UP:
1. Simple to set up.
2. This light set up flatters practically any face.
3. Great for headshots.
SAMPLES:
Collection of portrait pictures using Clamshell Lighting set up from various photographers.
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