What is butterfly lighting?
Butterfly lighting is a type of lighting that can be identified by the butterfly-shaped shadow left under the subject of the photo's nose.
Why do we use butterfly lighting?
This style of lighting is used in portraits and can be seen commonly in magazines. Butterfly lighting ensures the photographer a well-lit subject, and is why it is used to take pictures of mostly people.
How do you set up butterfly lighting?
To set up butterfly lighting you have to reflect light from under the subject. To do this, a light may be pointed at a mirror under a face and have a light above it. This creates the butterfly shadow and a well-lit subject.