Just a bit of lighting

..... it was great to learn how to get this type of effect - much more what I like, rather than 'beauty photos' - but hoping to experiment with things rather than people...

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Smashing use of light to limn your model.

[Carol W]

I love your comment. I hate 'beauty photos', so sadly when we have club studio nights I give them a wide berth. Character shots and shots of things are so much more interesting. I love this shot, the beauty is suggested and subtle and the light is wonderful.

[Kate Goring]

Stunning shot Jocasta. The low-key lighting is fantastic, very dramatic.

[Penny Price]

Magical.

[Paula W]

I'd never heard of low key lighting a few weeks ago but I can see why people love it so much, it's amazingly effective. I agree totally with @sturnus about the suggested beauty and subtle light, wonderful pic Jocasta.

[Marloes]

Wow, Jocasta. Such effective lighting! That right half of her face is fantastically lit. I love it.

[Linda]

Gorgeous lighting - particularly on her face. It is so subtle. Super shot.

[Jan Penny]

This is a wonderful low key shot, well done

[Sue Rose]

I love how the lighting just outlines her shape. Beautiful shot and well done.

[Lisa]

Such a gorgeous low-light portrait - beautifully lit! : ) Looks like you are having fun with those lights! : ) fav

[Humphrey Hippo]

Love how the light just catches the outline. Lovely job.

[Sean O'Neill]

Superb Jocasta, so technically difficult, so Fav!

[Jani M]

very cool light in this one

[beachradish]

The dark side ... gives such a different mood that yesterdays, and I love how she's outlined in light. Wonderful

[Edie]

Gorgeous low key shot.