catchlight
Pupil's reflected light
A catchlight is the reflection of a light source visible in a subject's eyes, especially in photography and portraiture.
Photographers position lights to create catchlights that make eyes appear lively and engaged: Without a catchlight, her eyes looked flat and lifeless.
The shape and position of catchlights—round, square, at ten o'clock—reveal the lighting setup used.
Learner or eye opening
- irisEye's pigmented disc
- gazeFixed, intent look
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- glintBrief bright reflection
reflection · lifelike · soulful · expression · portrait · cornea · eyelid · lashes
Faint reflected light
- glintBrief bright reflection
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- twinkleShine with flickering light
- sparkleEmit flashing light
shine · glisten · radiance · luminosity · brightness · specular · pinpoint · flicker
pupil
Learner or eye opening
glint · reflection · lifelike · soulful · expression · portrait · cornea · eyelid · lashes · stare
gleam
Faint reflected light
sparkle · shine · glisten · radiance · luminosity · brightness · specular · pinpoint · flicker · glow
aperture
Adjustable optical inlet
- portraitArtistic depiction of someone
- headshotShoulders-up photograph
- studioCreative professional's workspace
flash · softbox · reflector · diffuser · umbrella · keylight · bounce · backlight · exposure · contrast
mirror
Reflective viewing surface
surface · pinpoint · square · round · circular · rectangular · shape · position · natural · artificial