Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is low-key lighting? Definition & Meaning Low-key lighting is a high-contrast style of lighting used in photography and film, most commonly seen in film noir, thriller, and horror, and is associated with dramatic action. It is characterized by strong areas of shadow within the frame, wrapping and contouring a subject. Low-key lighting is achieved… Continue reading What is Low-Key Lighting? And How to Use It?