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fplstudio wrote:
Hi folks,
I am aiming to light up the dark shadows created by a bare strobe main light at 45 degree by using a second bare flash.
Thank you
Francesco
One thing you could try before adding a second flash is to tame your key light flash to ambient light ratio. It sounds like the power on your flash is too high, unless you are trying to really darken the background.
Is there a reason you are using your OCF without a modifier? This can help as well.
If you do go with another flash, here are my preferences:
1) All flashes are used with modifiers.
2) The fill flash modifier is larger than the key light modifier. For instance, if I'm using my Westcott Rapid Box as my key, I'll use a 60" umbrella for my fill.
3) The fill light is on axis with the subject's nose, not necessarily on axis with the camera. If it is a group shot, then the fill is on axis with the camera.
4) I keep the lighting ratio slightly lower than I want in the final photo. I then adjust the shadow side to taste using post processing techniques. This gives me greater flexibility.
45/45 is just about the most ugly, unflattering light placement you can use.
Tell us more about subject matter and shooting conditions.
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