Lighting Is The Key!

Whether using a cell phone or a professional camera, lighting is key.  In this example, I'm using only a cell phone and window light.  In the first example, Pam's face is dark because the light from the window is only lighting the side of her face.  In the second one, I've asked Pam to turn so the lighting is on the mask of her face (eyes, nose,

mouth area) with nice shading on her cheek for contour.  Its a beautiful, soft lighting.