Ashley Carlon
I believe the meter was taken on the lower legs because most of the image is black and there was a lighter glow on the bottom but by doing that the umbrella got a bit of extra exposure allowing it to glow and stand out in the image. If the lighting was anywhere else the image would be a lot brighter and we may be able to see the face of the girl. The umbrella wouldn't stand out as much.
I believe the meter was taken on the lower legs because most of the image is black and there was a lighter glow on the bottom but by doing that the umbrella got a bit of extra exposure allowing it to glow and stand out in the image. If the lighting was anywhere else the image would be a lot brighter and we may be able to see the face of the girl. The umbrella wouldn't stand out as much.