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Law key is my favorite type of mans portret. It shows rudeness and simplicity of man's face. It shows the force and power. Here is the article that I like about this type of portret. http://photo.tutsplu...ooting-low-key/

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I've also used it for strong portraits of women. I usually use one small light and place it far from the subject, then move it around until I find the most dramatic effect. Your subject should not be smiling, to go along with the dark moody lighting.

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Great Article Stas, just saved it to my desktop to read later.

Cheers



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K-9, can you shop some photoa here? Just interesting to see women's portret in law key)



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All of my low key portaits are from my film days, so I have no digital files at the moment. I plan on trying some soon with digital, though.

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Good read.

 

Peace



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To k-9

It is a pity. Can you tell a little more abput law key? Where exactly you plfced light (above model or on the same level with model). What about background? What was the disstance between model and background? Maybe you have some other tips that I need to know to make a law key portret?

Of course if you don't mind to answer all this questions.



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I would usually put the light even with the model and at a good distance away.  The background wouldn't be much different in spacing behind the model than a normal portrait.  Use a tripod, obviously.  Have the model remain as still as they can, as shutter speeds will be slower than normal.  



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Thank you.



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Found a good video about law key. http://www.youtube.c...h?v=pnOofosv0W0

All you need is flash or two.



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I personally would never use strobe for low key lightining. I don't like the way it lights the face. Still too bright for my liking. That video is more for darkening the background rather than getting a moody lighting effect on the face.