Header photo: Devils Eyes by freelance model Nymphae
Chiaroscuro is a technique used to represent intense light and shadow.
The term 'chiaroscuro' is Italian for contrast in light (chiar) and dark (oscuro), sometimes referred to as 'clair obscur' or 'extreme low key'.
With its origins in the Renaissance period, chiaroscuro has expanded into the photography industry, allowing photographers to create atmosphere and add depth to photos.
The images below were created by the talented PurplePort community and are sure to inspire you to experiment with chiaroscuro in your photoshoots.
If you enjoy this collection, browse through our other photo collections on The Purple Blog for more inspiring images to explore.
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Hunger by photographer SWR Digital
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watching..... by model PaigeAntonia
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Image by photographer Three Before Eight
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"We must bring our own light to the darkness" by photographer John Askey
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Pip Ahoy by photographer ShaunB
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Pensive portrait by photographer Mike Lancaster
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Imagination by model DannyBoy1
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Dark Side...? by model DannyBoy1
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focus by photographer franky.fine.art
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My Soldier Boy by photographer Dicky Gee
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Image by photographer Russ Freeman
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Chiaroscuro Portrait by photographer Gothic Image
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Poseidon by photographer BergMan
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Stark by photographer Development
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#Exposure... (Fotostrobe Exclusive “For The Game” Mono Edit) by model DannyBoy1
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Come back 1986 all is forgiven by photographer Secret Boudoir
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Glancing light by photographer ArtRowe
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Bada Boom by model Everly Rose
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A Slice Of Light. by photographer Chris Baugh Photography
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Deathstroke / Salde Wilson by photographer Luminite Dave
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Eye Shadow by photographer EDPhoto
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Touch by photographer Sean Munro Photography
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Curtis Hadley by photographer Robert Mann MA
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PoppySeed Dancer by photographer Robert Mann MA
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Five To One by photographer Matt Horton
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placed within space by photographer Tim Bosworth
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Sunset Silhouette by photographer Alexander Ivanov Photography
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Image by photographer Russ Williams
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Em by photographer Sean Munro Photography
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Waiting by photographer Jasons Photos
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A view from above by photographer Martin Newton Photography
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Image by photographer Chris Baugh Photography
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Cymbalism by photographer Dag Nammett
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Image by photographer Yen Xeno
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fixation 002 by photographer harbuzenger
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Lightshow by photographer gregorybrown
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Reiinicorn - New edit 02 by photographer Starglider Photography
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Image by photographer Lucastorixi
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Image by photographer Lucastorixi
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Intensity by photographer Tony Browne
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Isobela Lugosi - April 07 by photographer Starglider Photography
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Image by photographer Owen Lloyd
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It’s on her lips by photographer iamsuko
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Darker Days by photographer Mike Oxley
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Paint it Black by photographer Darryl J Dennis
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A Shy Couples Bump Shoot by photographer Ace
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Scary Movie by model PaigeAntonia
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Escape from the light by photographer LuceD
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Devils Eyes by model Nymphae
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Into the Light by model Anna B1989
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fixation 001 by photographer harbuzenger
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From Shadows Comes Beauty by photographer ClickMore 📷
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"Control"........ by photographer trebor images
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Just stop by photographer andrew james 71
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Summer is finally here by photographer andrew james 71
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Low Key Art Nude by photographer Tarmoo
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Image by photographer Ian Oliver
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Mowgli all grown up by model Jim Vincible
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Bittersweet Me by photographer Darryl J Dennis
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Dancing in flour by photographer Shades and Light
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A Familiar Face by photographer art65
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A Dame To Die For by photographer Nigel Boulton
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