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Lighting people
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Hey guys
I have been forced to put my camera where my mouth is recently and do a few shots at family events.
Composition etc aside, how do ya’ll feel about the lighting here.
This was lit on a very sunny day using one speedlight, off camera, through a softbox/umbrella.
It was at the Royal Dublin Golf Club so I couldn’t hang about and it was the only spot with a reasonable background.
Thanks in advance and don’t spare the whip…
Cormac
The shot is not bad. I quite like it. The flash is a little overpowered and is competing with the bright sun for the key light. The height and position of it seems to be level to the girls head, 3 to 4ft high maybe. This is creating an upward shadow on their faces which is not very attractive. The girls dress is a little over exposed in places. Her face looks a little hot too. You probably would have been better off finding the shade of a tree or something and taking the shot there. Otherwise drop the flash power down maybe a couple of stops and position it a little higher or better still use a light reflector and most of your lighting problems go away. :)
Hope this helps.
Dave OSThat’s great feedback Dave, seems so obvious when it’s explained to you.
Cheers,
Cormac
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