By Position your key light at a 45-degree angle from your subject’s face, elevated slightly above eye level, to create natural dimension and flattering shadows. This becomes your primary light source, doing about 70% of the work in your two-light setup.
Place your fill light on the opposite side at a lower intensity—roughly half the power of your key light—to soften those shadows without eliminating them completely. This ratio creates depth while keeping your subject’s features visible and professional-looking.
Master the classic Rembrandt setup by angling your key light to create a small triangle of light on the…
