# How to communicate what angles and lighting you want during your photoshoot

## Don't know what to ask for? Here's a resource to guide you.

### Lighting:

#### Hard shadow:

#### Soft shadow:

#### No shadow:

#### Natural:

#### Dark/moody:

#### Creative shadows:

### Angles

#### Straight-on:

#### Slightly above straight-on:

#### Slightly below straight-on:

#### Hero:

#### Overhead:

#### Macro: