How Do You Use Accent And Ambient Lighting On Family Portraits?
Ambient lighting refers to the overall illumination of a room and comes from all directions. Accent lighting is a light that will draw focus to one specific feature in the room. Ambient lighting most often comes from ceiling or wall fixtures, while accent lighting comes from lamps, recessed can lighting or pendants. When it comes to showcasing your family portraits, use both accent and ambient lighting to draw your guests’ attention. Consider the size of the room where your portraits will hang. Take in to consideration the amount of natural light the room gets during the day. If the room does get a lot of natural light, consider lighting sources with a dimmer for your ambient lighting. That allows you to control the brightness of the lights, turning them down when appropriate. Determine where in the room your portrait(s) will hang. Get your portraits in place first and then tackle the accent lighting. Decide whether you want to install a light fixture on your wall or ceiling or if you
