Light. This has an unusual lighting because we are bias into thinking that the light source that are centered and from above is normal. However, in this photo, the light source comes from the bottom, shadowing the top of the model's face. This type of lighting creates an eerie essence for the model.

People instinctively like light that comes from the top of an image, because it feels natural. We are used to sunlight from above. In this image, I held a light under my face. This creates a creepy look, because it is not natural.

Tips for using directional lighting in photography - How light direction affects the image and the differences between front, back, and side lighting.

(LIght)As you can see the preference in these photos are that of light lit from above, Even from the top left is more preferred. Light from the bottom in one of these photos is light from below and considered unnatural. The dark shaded areas are furthest from the light source.

This photo represents unusual lighting. The light source is coming from the bottom instead of top left which makes it more interesting. This kind of lighting makes the overall picture look creepy. The shadows created on her face add drama. The lighting makes the picture have a creepy and intense meaning which is opposite of what it would be if the light source was from above.

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Study of light and colour.