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Monochrome High Contrast

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Stark black and white lighting carves the face into bold light and shadow.

How to do this pose

  1. Turn one side of your face into the light
  2. Let the other half fall to shadow
  3. Set a strong steady jawline
  4. Hold without blinking

Photography tips

Use one hard light and let the shadows fall deep for a graphic monochrome look.

Expression

Stoic and intense, eyes locked forward.

Camera angle

Tight close-up at eye level.

Camera settings

ISO 100 · See all the camera settings in the app: aperture, shutter speed, focal length and lighting notes.

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