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. 01
Sculpted facial shadows and a small triangle of light beneath the shadow-side eye. A classic look for intimate character portraits, craftspeople and richly textured editorial scenes.
How to use
Krea 2 Turbo (official BF16) · LoRA strength 1.0 · Trigger: Rembrandt lighting
Place the trigger first, then describe one adult subject, clothing, pose and setting. A slightly angled face and a simple dark background help the cheek pattern read clearly.
Recommended starting settings
8 steps · CFG 1.0 · Euler ancestral · beta scheduler · Portrait 3:4 · approximately 2 MP
Prompt example
Rembrandt lighting. An elderly violin maker with silver hair, wearing a worn leather apron over a charcoal shirt, seated at an antique workbench, holding an unfinished violin. Dark walnut workshop, thoughtful expression, natural photographic skin.
Creative tips
Try velvet, leather, wood and muted jewel colors. Ask for an elevated side key and a lit triangle on the far cheek when you want stronger definition. The triangle can soften in turned poses, and exact left/right placement varies. Facial appearance and framing may also change.