In The 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.
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
acknowleEAed 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 subject's inner
essence, communicate a personal narrative, and express your photographic
vision.
In The 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:
