Need help with my political piece for class?

Question: Need help with my political piece for class!?

Hello everyone! I will be shooting a political piece for my editorial class!. I need help with posing and lighting!. What kind of posing and lighting should I use for the democrat, and what kind of posing and lighting should I use for the republican!? Examples would be great if you have them!.

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

you should use the standard 3-point lighting system, but enhance it with key light on the candidate you find favorable, and utilize backlight for the candidate you want to portray negatively (don't use flood lights for the neg--the minimal light will create mystery and distrust, if that's what you're going for)!.
as for posing, the candidate that is less favorable should be seen not staring into the camera, the camera preferably underneath their eye level!. A side view (profile) or straight on bust shot would be wise for the favorable candidate!.Www@QuestionHome@Com