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2. Photographic lighting - Wikipedia

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   Photographic lighting refers to how a light source, artificial or natural, illuminates the scene or subject that is photographed; put simply, it is lighting in regards to photography. Photographers can manipulate the positioning and the quality of a light source to create visual effects , potentially changing aspects of the photograph such as ...

3. Low-key photography - Wikipedia

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   Example of a low-key photograph. Low-key photography is a genre of photography consisting of shooting dark-colored scenes by lowering or dimming the "key" or front light illuminating the scene (low-key lighting), and emphasizing natural [1] or artificial light [2] only on specific areas in the frame. [3]

4. Available light - Wikipedia

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   Light sources that affect the scene and are included in the actual frame are called practical light sources, or simply practicals. [2] Available light is an important factor in candid photography in order not to disturb the subjects. The use of available light may pose a challenge for a photographer.

5. Flash (photography) - Wikipedia

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   Video demonstration of high-speed flash photography. A flash is a device used in photography that produces a brief burst of light (lasting around 1 ⁄ 200 of a second) at a color temperature of about 5500 K [1] [citation needed] to help illuminate a scene. The main purpose of a flash is to illuminate a dark scene.

6. Low-key lighting - Wikipedia

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   Low-key lighting is often used in product advertising. This camera is lit by a soft box positioned above, with a white reflector to the front-left. Low-key lighting is a style of lighting for photography, film or television. It is a necessary element in creating a chiaroscuro effect. [1]

7. Digital photography - Wikipedia

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   Widespread access to digital photography has greatly influenced social behavior. The phrase "pics or it didn't happen" reflects the notion that one's life experiences can only be verified by others through photographs. [43] Filters are commonly used in social digital photography, some of which reflect the nostalgic gap left by the disappearance ...

8. Contre-jour - Wikipedia

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   The sun, or other light source, is often seen as either a bright spot or as a strong glare behind the subject. [1] Fill light may be used to illuminate the side of the subject facing toward the camera. The subject is generally considered silhouetted when there is a lighting ratio of 16:1 or more. [2]

9. Exposure (photography) - Wikipedia

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   Areas of a photo where information is lost due to extreme brightness are described as having "blown-out highlights" or "flared highlights". In digital images this information loss is often irreversible, though small problems can be made less noticeable using photo manipulation software. Recording to RAW format can correct this problem to some ...