This pattern, named after the Dutch painter, happens when the shadow cast by the subject’s nose and the shadow of the cheek form a triangle of highlight on the far side of the face.
This pattern, named after the Dutch painter, happens when the shadow cast by the subject’s nose and the shadow of the cheek form a triangle of highlight on the far side of the face. To get this look, simply position your key light at about a 45-degree angle from the side, pointing down at your subject.