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Flash Shadows When Shooting Portraits


I am experiencing many problems with dark shadows when taking portrait photos. Any suggestions on how to eliminate them? Thanks.


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March 25, 2004

 

Jon Close
  Put more distance between your subject and the wall/backdrop. Bounce flash. Move the flash off-camera to a bracket, so that shadows fall lower. Add more ambient light (more room lights, longer shutter speed). Use additional slaved speedlights to the side and behind the subject. Use several studio-style umbrella and soft-box lights.


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