Dramatic portrait

Chris Knight is a photographer based in New York City. We sat down to talk about his upcoming book, The Dramatic Portrait. 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. Chris also has a full blown workshop via RGGEDU.com called Dramatic Portraiture & Lighting With Chris Knight. Use the code: TIFFINBOX (to get 15% off for a very limited time) The Interview The…

Photography

Portrait Photography Split Lighting This is a good example of side light because the right side of the subject’s face can be clearly seen, creating a shadow on the left side. Its’s also a good example because it makes the picture more dramatic.

A woman with long, red hair is screaming with her mouth wide open and her eyes squeezed shut. Her head is tilted back and her neck is stretched, suggesting intense emotion. The dark background emphasizes the dramatic lighting, which highlights her features. The image conveys a raw and powerful moment of unfiltered emotion.