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Linda Jo Cupps
 

How to Shoot Indoors Without Shadows?


I set up a studio in one of my one-time bedrooms - it is completely empty now except for photography equipment. However, I get shadows when I am taking a portrait of someone! The room has a west window, and when I am not using it for lighting, I use spot lights. But they ALL leave shadows. What am I doing WRONG??? HELP...


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April 24, 2004

 

Terry L. Long
  Hello Linda. Where are the shadows? If you mean the shadows are on your subject then, you have to move your lights around to eliminate them. If the shadows are on the background, then you need to "back fill" the background to do away with them. Also, you could move your subject further away from the background to get rid of the shadows. Also, you might want to try a "diffused" lighting system to light your subject. Use an umbrella as a bounce or shoot through the umbrella. Maybe, you might want to look into a "softbox". Good luck.


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April 25, 2004

 
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