Lighting 102: Apparent Light Size

Abstract: It's not how big your light is, it's how big your light looks to your subject.







This is Gary. Gary is a snail. And he's beautifully lit by my friend Sara Lando. While babysitting Gary for a friend, Sara decided to actually build a miniature set and then photograph the snail in the style of Irving Penn. Because this is what creative people do in their spare time.



And pray tell, what beautifully soft light source is she using to subtly caress Gary and reveal his form?



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