Can you edit out the bright spot in the eyes?
Understanding Catch Lights in Photography
Have you ever looked at a portrait and noticed the tiny reflections of light in the subject's eyes? These bright spots are known as catch lights, and they play a big role in bringing life and depth to photographs.
What is a Catch Light?
A catch light is a reflection of a light source in a person's eyes, often seen in close-up or portrait photography. It can be created using natural light or artificial lighting, and it helps to make the eyes appear more lively and engaging.
Why Catch Lights Matter
Adds Sparkle: Catch lights add a sparkle to the eyes, making them look more vibrant and alive.
Enhances Emotion: They help convey emotion and can make the subject look more engaged and expressive.
Creates Depth: By reflecting light, catch lights give the eyes a three-dimensional look, adding depth to the portrait.
Focus Attention: They draw the viewer's attention to the subject's eyes, which are often the focal point of a portrait. (I also do this by using a low depth of field).
Do you edit out catch lights in images?
No. I don’t edit out catch lights because they are needed in the image (refer to why they matter in above bullet list).
Unless you print life-size you will not see them in your prints. And you will also not notice them unless you zoom in at more than 100%, which is never necessary.
Still worried? I am happy to edit out the portion off the strobe post only on catch lights on the images you purchase for frames through myself only.
