Photo Credit: Joaquin
This photo is an example of "Hard Light" The light is being placed on the subject which is adding shadows to the picture. The shadows help define the particular emotion of the person, and help sometimes tell a story. From the way this subject is placed you get that feeling, that the model is sophisticated, strong wiled and confident. The shadows add definition and are a clear example of Hard Light.
Photo Credit: Justin Brockey
This is an example of Soft Light. Soft Light does not create hard shadows. It lights up the picture just enough so you can see the subject clearly. Where as in Hard Light it produces sharp, hard shadows. However, you don't see shadows in Soft Light. Think of it as, Soft Light "illuminates" your pictures. It adds that comfortable, soft, happy mood to the pictures.
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