mug shots Expirement with Rembrant lighting.

This is a expiment with lighting that i have been working on. I heard

about rembrant lighting. If you are aware of this type of lighting please

tell me if this is close or what it should look like. I appriciate all your

commets and help. Linda

Hi Linda, what you have here is almost Rembrandt lighting but not quite. The first problem is that the light source is to low and the shadow of your nose is being cast upward rather than slightly down. The light should be higher than your eye level but low enough that it still catches your eyes. The other problem is that the face is lit close to 50%. Rembrandt light is closer to 75%. When you have it right there will be light in both eyes and there will be a triangle of light on the cheek bone opposite the light.

Another tip. If the light is set correctly this hat will be a problem because it will cast a shadow over your eyes. I'm pretty sure that you won't be able to get it quite right with this hat on.

Regards,

John