Definitions
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- noun photography A
gleam ofreflected light in a subject'seye (in a photograph)
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Examples
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Not to mention the fact that the catchlight in the eye is always less attractive when there's straight flash involved.
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For instance, having to clone out the catchlight from the ring fill says a lot to me about whether I'd bother using this technique.
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There is a little tiny catchlight in the bottom of both of the Admiral's eyes, and the shadows in the area under his chin appear to be lightened.
On Assignment: Peter Yang Shoots Admiral William Fallon 2008
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David, where did you leave the ring-style catchlight in her eyes?
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Actor Henry Fonda felt that important messages were sent by the eyes and always insisted on having a “catchlight” for his close-ups.
How to Speak Dog Stanley Coren 2000
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I would typically remove the small catchlight in PS, leaving the larger source reflection.
Strobist 2010
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I'm afraid using a rectangle softbox and octobox in front would create a bad catchlight.
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I'm afraid using a rectangle softbox and octobox in front would create a bad catchlight.
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I would typically remove the small catchlight in PS, leaving the larger source reflection.
Strobist 2010
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I find that it gives a great oval catchlight in head shots.
Strobist 2010
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