low key high key

[fifiee]

How do i achieve and image with low key or high key?
and what is it really is ?

I know that if low key, pic will b dark...
high key, highlights will be blown..

Is this true?

 

[Rashkae]

How do i achieve and image with low key or high key?
and what is it really is ?

I know that if low key, pic will b dark...
high key, highlights will be blown..

Is this true?

Not really. It's more a style that conveys lightness and "purity". It's distinctive for a very "happy" mood and suppression of shadows. And google can help you:

"what is high key photography"

http://www.diyphotography.net/lighting-high-key-and-low-key

http://www.bestphotolessons.com/index.php?s=content&p=Lesson3

http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGall2.asp?catID=396