High key

A high-key image consists primarily of light tones, without dark shadows.[1] A photograph or painting so composed features a diminished tonal range of primarily whites and light grays. [2]

References

  1. ^ Stroebel, Leslie (1993). Focal Encyclopedia of Photography. Focal Press. pp. 350. ISBN 0240514173. 
  2. ^ Gartside, Tim (2003). Digital Landscape Photography. Course Technology. pp. 45. ISBN 1592001076.