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That's a really nice ..er.. backdrop, but hopefully you got some shots with the subject in too

I've noticed you like small catch lights in the eyes, is that deliberate?

yes I was once told it is important to have the light in the eye to make the subject live in the portrait is this wrong
please comment as I am still learning.....


James

I don't really know, to me the eyes look best and most commercial with big reflections rather than points of light, but some shoots require more directional lighting for editorial reasons etc.

I think you have a similar studio setup to me but you don't appear to use the softboxes ?
The first thing I did with my kit was buy a 100cm softbox for use as close as possible, for that 'next to a window' look.

I am using a soft box above the head at 45 deg and at around 25 inch away from the subject with two b/ground lights to keep the b/g white and various reflectors.

I think the soft box is the two foot one (interfit kit)

James