Chiaroscuro

Light

A technique borrowed from painting where strong contrast between light and dark creates depth and atmosphere.

The term is Italian for "light-dark". Masters like Rembrandt and Caravaggio used it in painting; in photography you see it in low-key portraiture with a single strong light source. It separates the subject from the background without complex compositions.

Tools that help with this:

Golden Hour & Blue Hour Indicative Light Meter

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