# Portrait Lighting Series — Clamshell Lighting Published by **Coffmeteor** for **Krea 2**. [Original Civitai release](https://civitai.red/models/3001875?modelVersionId=3405315) · Version: 05 | Clamshell Lighting The files below preserve the exact published Civitai bytes. SHA-256 checksums are included. ## Downloads | File | Type | |---|---| | [Clamshell Lighting.safetensors](Clamshell%20Lighting.safetensors) | Model | ## Usage Trained trigger(s): `Clamshell lighting` Verified default adapter strength: 1. Portrait Lighting Series — No. 05 Soft, balanced beauty light with lifted eye, nose and chin shadows. A clean, luminous look for beauty editorials, skincare portraits and refined fashion. How to use Krea 2 Turbo (official BF16) · LoRA strength 1.0 · Trigger: Clamshell lighting Place the trigger first, then describe one adult subject, clothing and setting. Recommended starting settings 8 steps · CFG 1.0 · Euler ancestral · beta scheduler · Portrait 3:4 · approximately 2 MP Prompt example Clamshell lighting. An adult woman with silver-gray chin-length hair and pearl earrings, wearing a dusty rose silk blouse. Frontal beauty portrait against a pale beige background, broad upper soft light and lower reflector fill, luminous eyes. Creative tips Use frontal beauty framing, a pale simple backdrop and subtle makeup. Try silk, pearls, flowers and soft colors. Fine skin contrast becomes softer. Exact double catchlights are not guaranteed; facial appearance and framing may also change. ### Published model notes Portrait Lighting Series Six classic photographic lighting looks for expressive portraits. Each version is a separate LoRA, from sculpted Rembrandt shadows and old-Hollywood butterfly light to soft beauty illumination and bright cinematic edges. What it does 01 | Rembrandt Lighting — Directional facial modeling with a small triangle of light on the shadow-side cheek. 02 | Butterfly Lighting — Elevated frontal light and a centered nose shadow for glamour portraits. 03 | Split Lighting — A strong half-lit face for dramatic character portraits. 04 | Loop Lighting — Gentle diagonal nose shadows and natural facial modeling. 05 | Clamshell Lighting — Soft, balanced beauty light with lifted shadows. 06 | Rim Lighting — Bright outlines on hair and shoulders with a readable face. How to use Select a lighting look from the version tabs. Start with one LoRA at strength 1.0. Place its trigger first, then describe your subject, clothing, pose and setting. The trigger is the lighting name, such as Rembrandt lighting or Rim lighting. Recommended starting settings Krea 2 Turbo (official BF16) · LoRA strength 1.0 · 8 steps · CFG 1.0 · Euler ancestral · beta scheduler The gallery uses native 3:4 portraits at approximately 2 MP, without upscaling or a face detailer. Creative tips Keep the face visible and give the lighting a clear role. Simple backgrounds make the pattern easier to read. Loop Lighting is gentle; Clamshell Lighting softens skin contrast. Exact light direction and shadow geometry vary with the pose. These adapters can also change facial appearance and framing. Gallery Four creative examples accompany each version. Browse the version notes for its trigger, prompt example and specific tips. ## Provenance and terms The original public descriptions, exact trigger field, permission flags and file metadata are retained in [source.json](source.json). Original model and component terms remain applicable; this mirror does not grant a different license. [SHA-256 checksums](SHA256SUMS)