How to Use Light to Shape the Face | Key & Fill Light Tutorial for Portrait Photography

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Want to instantly improve your portrait photography? Learn how to use key and fill lighting the right way to shape your subject’s face and create professional, polished portraits. In this in-studio lighting tutorial, pro photographer Daniel Norton @DanielNortonPhotographer walks you through: 🔦 Why a small punchy key light (like a beauty dish) is essential for shaping facial features 💡 How to use large soft fill light for balanced shadows and natural exposure 🎯 Best light placement, exposure ratios, and reflector tricks for portrait perfection Whether you shoot beauty, headshots, or editorial portraits, understanding light placement and fill strategy will elevate your work immediately. 🎥 Filmed in Daniel’s NYC studio with model Irene, this is a must-watch for anyone serious about portrait photography. Whether you shoot beauty, headshots, or lifestyle, mastering light will change your images forever. 💬 Comment below: Do you use small or large fill light? Let us know why! 🔔 Subscribe for weekly photography lighting tutorials & BTS tips from working pros. #photographytips #filllight #keylight #lightingtutorial #BeautyLighting #studiophotography Get more tips, tricks and educational videos at https://www.ppa.com/education. 💻 Like, comment and subscribe for more content like this. Follow us on our other social channels 📲 Facebook 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/OurPPA/ Instagram 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/ourppa/ Twitter/X 🔗 https://x.com/OurPPA/ LinkedIn 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ourppa/ About PPA: Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the world's largest non-profit photography association organized for professional photographers, by professional photographers…and with over 35,000 creative members in more than 50 countries. Join at PPA.com here 👉 https://www.ppa.com About Imaging USA: Start your year energized at the premier photography conference & expo. Spark your creativity and learn new skills to grow your business alongside a community of fellow photographers. No matter where you are in your career, you’ll gain actionable insights that have a real impact on your business. https://imagingusa.com Get the latest content from Professional Photographer magazine here 📖➡ https://www.ppa.com/ppmag