Ashok Kandimalla has been in the photographic field for over three decades and has extensive experience in both film and digital photography. Being an electronics engineer by profession and a photographer, he possesses a unique and deep insight into the technical aspects of digital photography and equipment. He has published more than a 100 articles on photography and some of his writings have also been published in the well-known international magazine Popular Photography. An avid collector of photographic books and vintage cameras, Ashok has a keen interest in the history of photography and a passion for sharing his knowledge on photography through teaching and writing. He is the only Indian photographer to be featured on the Nikon Centenary website. He is presently working as a Management and Engineering consutant. He can be reached at kashokk@gmail.com.
The initial segment of this article, which was published last month, delved into the intricacies of portrait photography, providing in-depth insights. Now, it is time to apply that knowledge in practice. This concluding section of the article will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a portrait using the classic Rembrandt approach to lighting.
Before you start, make sure of the following:
• Use a lens with a focal length between 85 mm and 100 mm (for a full-frame camera). If you are using an APS -C sensor D-SLR/Mirrorless, use a focal length of 50 mm at least.
• Switch on the histogram and highlight warning tools. These will be in the