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Monday, August 13, 2012

Using what we've learned so far.

We have discussed the main ideas of utilizing the sun from the rear, when practical....For two main reasons: 1st - the light from the rear lights the hair nicely and even gives the aura of glamour to ANY portrait. It is best used on subjects that you feel could use glamour in a useful way. Babies and young children and more sedate groups or individuals are usually best portrayed in the shade, where the light is gentler (more even) and less contrasty, due to the light bouncing all over the scene. That softens its effect.

Groups are best posed with all persons, in some manner, facing (bodies turned) either toward the center or all looking in the same direction.
2nd reason for sun at their back - Squints are eliminated. When the subjects face the sun, you can count on bad squints and the photo is ruined.

Here is a group with the sun from the rear...

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