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portrait shadows I am having issues with shadows. In this photo there is a soft box to the right and a strobe shot into an umbrella behind my camera as well. A window is to the left. I will not always have window light when I am shooting, so window light and a reflector alone will not always be the best choice. I seem to get the same shadow effect even when I use just my studio lights in a a dark room with modeling lights. That being said, I understand that the shadow shifts from left to right in a vertical pic depending on where my on-camera flash is. I have a speedlight. Should I be using that and angling it? I've read about brackets but was trying to avoid having to buy another piece of equipment at the moment. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I realize that I have a lot to learn and have a long way to go. In the interim I appreciate any advice you can impart. Regards, Penny
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Hi Penny, it would help a lot if you posted that photo too...
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Jon Close |
In general, since there is no sample picture,... If there isn't much ambient light, then the strobes and modeling or hot lights will cast shadows. To minimize them, have the lights higher than your subjects (or bounce flash off the ceiling) so that the shadows are cast down rather than direcly behind them. Also, put more space between your subjects and the wall or backdrop.
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