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Without light, there is no photograph. As almost every photographer knows, the word -photograph- has its roots in two Greek words that, together, mean -drawing with light.- But what is less commonly acknowledged and understood is the role that shadow plays in creating striking, expressive imagery, especially in portraiture. It is through deft, nuanced use of both light and shadow that you can move beyond shooting simply ordinary, competent headshots into the realm of creating dramatic portraiture that can so powerfully convey a subjects inner essence, communicate a personal narrative, and express your photographic vision. InThe Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Crafting Light and Shadow, Chris Knight addresses portraiture with a unique approach to both light and shadow that allows you to improve and elevate your own portraiture. He begins with the history of portraiture, from the early work of Egyptians and Greeks to the sublime treatment of light and subject by artists such as Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. Chris then dives into a deep, hands-on exploration of light, shadow, and portraiture, offering numerous lessons and takeaways. He covers: - The qualities of light: hard, soft, and the spectrum in between- The relationships between light, subject, and background, and how to control them- Lighting patterns such as Paramount, Rembrandt, loop, and split- Lighting ratios and how they affect contrast in your image- Equipment: from big and small modifiers to grids, snoots, barn doors, flags, and gels- Multiple setups for portrait shoots, including those that utilize one, two, and three lights- How color contributes to drama and mood, eliciting an emotional response from the viewer- How to approach styling your portrait, from wardrobe to background- The post-processing workflow, including developing the RAW file, maximizing contrast, color grading, retouching, and dodging and burning for heightened drama and effect- How all of these elements culminate to help you define your personal style and create your own narrative

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THE ART OF CRAFTING LIGHT AND SHADOW

Chris Knight

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THE DRAMATIC PORTRAIT

The Art of Crafting Light and Shadow

Chris Knight

www.chrisknightphoto.com

Project editor: Ted Waitt
Project manager: Lisa Brazieal
Marketing coordinator: Mercedes Murray
Copyeditor: Susan Rimerman
Interior design, layout, and type: WolfsonDesign
Front cover design: Charlene Charles-Will
Cover production: Mike Tanamachi
Lighting diagrams created with Sylights software

ISBN: 978-1-68198-214-4
1st Edition (1st printing, June 2017)
2017 Chris Knight

Rocky Nook Inc.
1010 B Street, Suite 350
San Rafael, CA 94901
USA

www.rockynook.com

Distributed in the U.S. by Ingram Publisher Services
Distributed in the UK and Europe by Publishers Group UK

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016944456

All rights reserved. No part of the material protected by this copyright notice may be reproduced or utilized in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission of the publisher.

Many of the designations in this book used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks of their respective companies. Where those designations appear in this book, and Rocky Nook was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed in caps or initial caps. All product names and services identified throughout this book are used in editorial fashion only and for the benefit of such companies with no intention of infringement of the trademark. They are not intended to convey endorsement or other affiliation with this book.

While reasonable care has been exercised in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein or from the use of the discs or programs that may accompany it.

This book is printed on acid-free paper.
Printed in China

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

First and foremost, thank you Mom and Dad for your support, pragmatism, and fostering my creativity from a young age. Thank you to Ted and Susan for making sense of my verbosity and dealing with a need for validation through an overuse of commas. Justin, Connelly, Rick, and Navid, your input and contributions were invaluable and Im grateful. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this book in some way, either as subjects or an ear when I needed it. Last but not least, thank you Lindsay for being the engine behind this book; it would not exist without you. You continually impress me, and I couldnt ask for a better partner, cheerleader, and confidant. Thank you for being on this journey with me.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chris Knight was born in Wiesbaden Germany and hardened by the sweaty nearly - photo 3

Chris Knight was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, and hardened by the sweaty, nearly chewable humidity of Florida. He combines his unconditional love of art history with his conditional love of technology, topping it off with a flare for the cinematic and an uncompromising eye for detail.

His work has appeared in or on Vogue, People, MSNBC, ABC, Ocean Drive, GQ, and elsewhere.

Chris is an instructor at Pratt Institute as well as the New York Film Academy.

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION

A picture of someone is all well and good, but when a portrait is created with intenta purposeit gives an image depth and helps it to stand the greater test of time. We may regularly forget to ask ourselves whywe are creating a photo, but the whysthe meaning behind our photographsare at the core of what makes an image expressive and unforgettable. Often, the whys get skipped (or at least glossed over) in the early stages of learning photography because techniques like lighting and post-production are more concretely attainable skills.

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