Rembrandt lighting is both natural and compelling/dramatic Loop lighting flatters most faces by elongating them and you hold it to the side of the face and move the light so there is a slight shadow under the nose Split lighting shows a lot of drama and can make broad noses look slimmer Butterfly lighting is mainly used for female faces. You would cast a shadow under the nose, and highlight the cheekbones Rim/Profile lighting enhances texture and creates a glowing effect