HONEYCOMB GRIDS METHODOLOGY IN PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY: SILHOUETTE ENHANCEMENT, DEPTH CREATION AND BACKGROUND DARKENING

Rylina Elena Olegovna

This article presents an author's methodology for using honeycomb grids in studio portrait photography to achieve specific visual effects. The research is based on analysis of 879 photographs obtained during 140 studio sessions with 94 surveyed clients. The developed methodology focuses on three key aspects: model silhouette enhancement, visual depth creation, and effective background darkening. Special attention is given to using increased power of strobe and continuous light sources while maintaining technical parameters within safe limits. Research results demonstrate that honeycomb grids application combined with proper light source positioning allows achieving professional level of light flow control and creating expressive portraits with pronounced artistic impact.

Keywords:studio photography, portrait photography, honeycomb grids, lighting design, visual perception