Three point lighting

Three Point Lighting

Me. :D (Picture taken by: Vennetta Hass)

Taylor, Larissa and Colin! (Picture taken by: Vennetta Haas)

Colin and I (Picture taken by Vennetta Haas)

Colin McClean (Picture taken by Larissa Watson)

Vennetta Haas (Picture taken by Larissa Watson)

Three point lighting uses three lights. The main light is called the Key Light. The key light is the major light source on the set, located at one side of the subject. In a talk show this light is positioned over people's head. The Fill Light is the second light it is used to fill in the shadows that the key light created. Its supposed to give the scene a more natural feel to it. The back light is placed behind the subject at the same height as the key light. This light adds depth into the photo. Using this style of lighting, you're giving the photo depth.