Rembrandt Lighting - Both natural and compelling/dramatic, light is diagonal above face 45 degree angle, shadow of nose forms triangle
Loop lighting - Flatters and elongates face, used on most faces, hold to side of the face like Rembrandt, but move it a distance away to get loop under nose
Split lighting - Adds a lot of drama, used for males, flatters and slims nose, shows half of face
Butterfly lighting - Flatters, used for women, held above subject, used in Hollywood
Rim/Profile lighting - Lights up rim of subject, enhances texture, creates glowing effect
Loop lighting - Flatters and elongates face, used on most faces, hold to side of the face like Rembrandt, but move it a distance away to get loop under nose
Split lighting - Adds a lot of drama, used for males, flatters and slims nose, shows half of face
Butterfly lighting - Flatters, used for women, held above subject, used in Hollywood
Rim/Profile lighting - Lights up rim of subject, enhances texture, creates glowing effect