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Originally Posted by awlongo
Let's say that I have a good ol' standard flash unit attached to capable SLR. Then I snap a digital photo of a beautiful model, the flash goes off and the result is immediately visible and the photo looks like.......
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Here's an image taken with a Canon 30D using a 580EX external flash. This small light source produces a very hard light. As a result, you see a very harsh shadow behind the model. Even the snow is casting shadows on the model.
Re: Lighting Equipment Suggestion
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Originally Posted by awlongo
Of course, me being of fixed wealth I can only reasonably afford an item at a time. So I ask my new best friend, "Rolando, what item should I get first to make the biggest impact?"
I take his suggestion, make the purchase, and snap the second photo of the same beautiful model in the same location and it look like this ......
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This second image used a strobe with a large softbox. The softbox emits a more diffuse light. As a result, the shadows are greatly diminished.
Re: Lighting Equipment Suggestion