Article · Scientia Šerida (Substack)
The Art of Monochromatic Portraits
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2023
About this lesson
A newsletter essay on shooting monochromatic portraits, explaining why tonal contrast between highlights and shadows is critical to a sense of depth, and how different light directions (e.g. side light) change texture and mood.
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