I think some folks like rectangular catch lights. I've been told by those they like them because they resemble window light catch lights. Others prefer round. It is subjective.
In many cases, I prefer working with very large modifiers in very close and feathered because I like that really soft quality of light when that is what I am trying to create. Quality of light is what usually drives my choices on modifiers and how close my key light is to subject..Thats me. This is all subjective. There are as many ways to do all of thise as there are photographers and things like quality of light can help a portrait photographer create a style.
I would say look at the work of Marc Hauser. Usually one key light, large modifier in very close and reflector for fill. His work looks like his work and the light he uses is just one element in his style. So things like catch lights are subjective. Thank God there is more than one way to do any of this.
Jul 27, 2021 at 08:53 AM
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