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Butterfly & Paramount Lighting Prompts for AI
Create glamorous butterfly lighting — the classic Hollywood portrait technique with a shadow under the nose.
Example Prompts
Butterfly lighting portrait, light directly above and in front, small shadow under nose, glamorous, Hollywood style
Paramount lighting beauty shot, even illumination, slight shadow under nose, classic Hollywood glamour
Beauty portrait with butterfly lighting and clamshell fill, smooth skin, catchlights in eyes, editorial quality
FAQ
What is butterfly lighting?
Butterfly lighting (aka Paramount lighting) places the key light directly above and in front of the subject, creating a butterfly-shaped shadow under the nose. It's flattering and was a favorite in classic Hollywood.
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