To achieve the famed three-quarter lighting that pro photographers refer to as Rembrandt lighting, aim your light source to the side of your subject’s face at a 45-degree angle.
To achieve the famed three-quarter lighting that pro photographers refer to as Rembrandt lighting, aim your light source to the side of your subject’s face at a 45-degree angle. Look for the telltale triangle of light — the light should contrast with the darkest side of the face to shape the subject’s nose and cheekbone.