Fewer light sources: When it comes to low-key lighting, less is more—with this setup, you’ll often only be using a key light. By limiting your light sources, you can make the smaller quantity ...

8. Rim lighting involves lighting the subject, who is usually in profile or semi-profile, from behind so some light spills over onto the face and/or hair. By itself, rim lighting works best if you’re ...

When talking about high or low key lighting many photographers, especially old pros, refer to lighting ratios and contrast ratios that harp back to the days of slide emulsions and 5x4 dark slides.

Lighting High-key and low-key. You should always spend time thinking about what kind of mood you want the lighting to create. Part of Moving Image Arts (CCEA) Production skills.