Midjourney v5.2 👆 Prompt: symmetrical geisha close-up glamour portrait, paramount lighting, flattering light, detailed facial features, portrait photography, depth, dramatic, classic, softness, glamour, elegance, refined --ar 3:4 --niji 5
Butterfly Lighting is a photography lighting technique where the primary light source is placed directly in front of the subject's face, casting a shadow under the nose that resembles butterfly wings. It emphasizes cheekbones and is often used in glamour photography and portraits.
Hollywood glamour, paramount lighting, flattering light, detailed facial features, portrait photography, depth, dramatic, classic, softness, glamour, elegance, refined
Midjourney v5.2 👆 Prompt: symmetrical Frankenstein, close-up, hollywood glamour portrait, paramount lighting, flattering light, detailed facial features, portrait photography, depth, dramatic, classic, softness, glamour, elegance, refined --ar 3:4 --niji 5
Primary light source is positioned directly in front of and above the subject.
Creates a distinctive shadow under the nose, resembling butterfly wings.
Emphasizes cheekbones and adds definition to the jawline.
Frequently used in beauty and glamour shots.
Produces a refined and elegant look in portraits.
Butterfly Lighting traces its roots to classic Hollywood glamour portraits where actresses were often photographed in a way that emphasized their elegance and beauty. The technique was adopted and refined by many prominent photographers and remains a popular choice in modern portrait photography.
Midjourney v5.2 👆 Prompt: symmetrical forest sorcerer close-up glamour portrait, paramount lighting, flattering light, detailed facial features, pulp comics, danger, pulp art, hyper-realistic manga style, lurid, magazine cover imagery, dynamic composition anime-style, anime, vibrant hair, exaggerated expressions, unique outfit, action pose, fantasy, exaggerated, epic --ar 3:4 --niji 5
George Hurrell (Hollywood portrait photographer known for his use of dramatic lighting, including butterfly lighting.)
Yousuf Karsh (Famed portrait photographer recognized for capturing the essence of his subjects, often employing Butterfly Lighting.)
