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[skipto time=0:00]00:00 - Intro[/skipto]

[skipto time=0:28]00:28 – Model Introduction[/skipto]

[skipto time=0:35]00:35 – Recap of a Previous Episode > 5 Different Shooting Angles:[/skipto] Front Lighting, Back Lighting, Side Lighting, Short & Broad Lighting > Deep Shadows

[skipto time=0:51]00:51 – How to Achieve Non-Dramatic Pretty Lighting:[/skipto] Reflector > Shapes Light & Fills Shadows

[skipto time=1:50]01:50 – Back Lighting:[/skipto] Problem > Silhouette; Solution > Demonstration of Reflector Positions for Various Brightened Results in Overexposed, Underexposed & Evenly Lit Situations; Bonus > Catch Lights

[skipto time=2:34]02:34 – Side Lighting > 90 Degree Angle:[/skipto] Problem > Half of the Face in Deep Shadow; Solution > Demonstration of Reflector Positions to Balance the Contrast > Fill Light; Key Light > Window; Sample Images

[skipto time=3:15]03:15 – Broad Lighting > 45 Degree Angle:[/skipto] Problem > Small Part of the Face in Deep Shadow; Solution > Similar as for Side Lighting, Difference > Less Symmetrical > Less Contrast to Balance Out > Easier to Work With; Sample Images

[skipto time=3:37]03:37 – Short Lighting > 135 Degree Angle:[/skipto] Problem > Deep Shadows Centered in the Face > Dramatic “Film Noir” Look; Solution > Reflector to Fill Shadows at the Edge of Hair & Neck Area; Sample Images

[skipto time=3:56]03:56 – Front Lighting:[/skipto] Evenly Lit Scenario > Reflector Can Be Used to Create Rim Light Effect or Function as Backdrop

[skipto time=4:40]04:40 – Recap of Various Reflector Applications[/skipto]

[skipto time=4:59]04:59 – Sample Images w/ Minimal Use of Reflector[/skipto]

[skipto time=5:45]05:45 – Outro[/skipto]

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Window Light Portraits

5 Angles to use a Reflector with Window Lighting
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Contributions by: mysterymanphoto

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5 Angles to use a Reflector with Window Lighting

Want to keep the “drama” in your images low but aren’t quite sure on how to achieve this?

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