Portrait Lighting Series
Six classic photographic lighting looks for expressive portraits. Each version is a separate LoRA, from sculpted Rembrandt shadows and old-Hollywood butterfly light to soft beauty illumination and bright cinematic edges.
What it does
01 | Rembrandt Lighting — Directional facial modeling with a small triangle of light on the shadow-side cheek.
02 | Butterfly Lighting — Elevated frontal light and a centered nose shadow for glamour portraits.
03 | Split Lighting — A strong half-lit face for dramatic character portraits.
04 | Loop Lighting — Gentle diagonal nose shadows and natural facial modeling.
05 | Clamshell Lighting — Soft, balanced beauty light with lifted shadows.
06 | Rim Lighting — Bright outlines on hair and shoulders with a readable face.
How to use
Select a lighting look from the version tabs. Start with one LoRA at strength 1.0. Place its trigger first, then describe your subject, clothing, pose and setting. The trigger is the lighting name, such as Rembrandt lighting or Rim lighting.
Recommended starting settings
Krea 2 Turbo (official BF16) · LoRA strength 1.0 · 8 steps · CFG 1.0 · Euler ancestral · beta scheduler
The gallery uses native 3:4 portraits at approximately 2 MP, without upscaling or a face detailer.
Creative tips
Keep the face visible and give the lighting a clear role. Simple backgrounds make the pattern easier to read. Loop Lighting is gentle; Clamshell Lighting softens skin contrast. Exact light direction and shadow geometry vary with the pose. These adapters can also change facial appearance and framing.
Gallery
Four creative examples accompany each version. Browse the version notes for its trigger, prompt example and specific tips.
Description
Portrait Lighting Series — No. 02
Elevated frontal glamour light with a centered butterfly-shaped nose shadow. A classic choice for beauty, fashion and old-Hollywood portraits.
How to use
Krea 2 Turbo (official BF16) · LoRA strength 1.0 · Trigger: Butterfly lighting
Place the trigger first, then describe one adult subject, clothing and setting.
Recommended starting settings
8 steps · CFG 1.0 · Euler ancestral · beta scheduler · Portrait 3:4 · approximately 2 MP
Prompt example
Butterfly lighting. A cabaret singer with sculpted black waves, a black velvet dress and satin gloves, beside a vintage chrome microphone. Frontal bust portrait, burgundy theater curtain, classic color film photograph.
Creative tips
Use a front-facing pose, a visible nose and a clean backdrop. Try satin, velvet and polished tailoring. Ask for an elevated centered key light when the nose shadow is too subtle. Facial appearance and framing may also change.