Lighting and the effects on Make-up - Research

Frontal lighting

Frontal Lighting. (2014). [image] Available at: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/331366485055945292/ [Accessed 2 Dec. 2015].

Frontal lighting angle (from the front and even across the face) makes the make-up completely and clearly visible; all the details can be seen without any changes to what you have applied. This is also the most flattering type of lighting as it shows little imperfections. Therefore, this kind of lighting rarely effects the design of your make-up as it will appear how you apply it.

Cross lighting

Schoeller, M. (n.d.). Judi Dench, Cross Lighting. [image] Available at: http://petapixel.com/2013/06/14/a-conversation-with-martin-schoeller/ [Accessed 2 Dec. 2015].

Cross lighting is when lighting is coming from sources on both sides of the subject in an even amount. This type of lighting shows the most texture and detail to the face. This means imperfections or facial additions would be more visible.This lighting would show the finer details of make-up you have applied and therefore could show off the make-up well.

Side Lighting

Side Lighting. (2012). [image] Available at: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/18366310951105489/ [Accessed 2 Dec. 2015].

Side lighting is when one side of the subject is lit up. This type of lighting gives a shadow to the other side of the face, meaning that it is hardly visible. This type of lighting wouldn't show off a detailed make-up well but would look good for natural beauty shots. 

Under Lighting

Under Lighting. (n.d.). [image] Available at: https://linrosen.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/compositional-elements-to-photography/underlighting/ [Accessed 2 Dec. 2015].

Under lighting is when a subject is lit from underneath. It shows unnatural shadows on a face which can create an 'eerie' effect. This type of lighting would show little to no make-up on a person's face but would enhance the upper part of the eyes such as eyelashes.

Overhead Lighting

Amin, B. (n.d.). Alexander Urombi, Overhead Lighting. [image] Available at: http://theclassyissue.com/post/33858978753 [Accessed 2 Dec. 2015].

Overhead lighting is when a subject is lit from above. It creates shadows around the eyes, under the cheek bones, under the mouth and under the jaw. This type of lighting would mean that a lot of the makeup applied would be hardly visible, particularly in the eye area.

Rim Lighting

Arnaud, Q. (2014). Rim Lighting. [image] Available at: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/340795896774829026/ [Accessed 2 Dec. 2015].

Rim lighting is when the light is behind the subject and outlines a person's profile in light. This type of lighting doesn't show the face at all and therefore make-up in this type of lighting would not be seen at all. This lighting would also show any wispy hair and make hairstyles look messy.