Studio Headshot Style Guide

Studio Headshot Style Guide SOCIALEYES PHOTOGRAPHY

White - light: Highlights a clean cut, contemporary, friendly and approachable character
Grey - dark: Connotes a more serious tone, conscientiousness and elegance - analogous to classical paintings and portraits.

1A & 1B

Even (No facial shadow): Diffused light across the face promoting a modern, vibrant and clean look.

2A: Even - diffused lighting across whole face

Weighted (Soft facial shadow): Adds more definition to the face and connotes a more thoughtful and natural look.

2B: Weighted - soft shadow

Rembrandt (Strong facial shadow): Has a more dramatic feel connoting strong character. Emphasizes the presence and emotion of the face.

2C: Rembrandt - strong shadow

Kicker: Light angled slightly behind the subject to emphasis cheek and jaw features - reveals normally hidden qualities of the face.

2D: Weighted with Kicker lighting

Light to dark backgrounds

Left: 3A Elevated - Right: 3B Straight-on

4A: Straight-on angle with Weighted lighting (soft shadow)

4B: Elevated angle with Weighted lighting (soft shadow)

4C: Straight-on with Rembrandt lighting (Strong shadow)

4D: Slightly elevated with Even lighting (diffused across the face)

4E: Straight-on angle with Weighted lighting

4F: Straight-on angle. Weighted with Kicker lighting

4G: Straight-on with Even lighting (diffused across the face)

4H: Straight-on with Even lighting (diffused across the face)

4I: Straight-on with Rembrandt lighting (Strong shadow)

4J: Elevated with Even lighting (diffused across the face)

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