I have never been a fan of ring lights and I have to say that I a like the square lights in these three images even less. Viewers have been getting used to seeing all kinds of things reflected in the eyes from windows, surfaces that reflect sunlight on the model, and flashes since the beginning of photography. I use an octagonal softbox rather than a rectangular one because it yields a more natural catch light. If the light was off the center it would at least leave the pupil looking round (natural). To me, the eyes are extremely important in glamour and should allow the model to appear desireable. Aliens are not desireable - but maybe I'm racist (partial to the human race):-)
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