High and Low key lighting

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High and Low-key lighting

 This is used to create different moods in the photograph, using the light to create a over all darker composition and adds a sad kind of mood as darkness is associated with a feeling of being nervous or unsettled.  It can also hide details of the subject creating a mysterious shadow on the subject. This can be used to do horror as it can make the image have a spooky or creepy feel to it depending on the subject you use. This could also symbolise the sort of unseen part of a person as one side could be brightly lit where as the other side can be hidden in shadow so this could be the part of a person they don’t want people to see or maybe a secret. 

On the other hand High key lighting can be used to create a positive emotion due to the white background this can highlight certain parts of the subject due to the high contrast between the background and the subject. It could also be seen as a purer image due to white being a symbol of purity.  The background being white can make parts of the subject stand out for example a certain colour or shape. The white background can reflect the light meaning the subject in complete light. This means that people will focus on the subject more as there is very little or nothing going on in the background.





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