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: : Hi Guys, : : I pulled up some images of Michelle from my workshop at the recent AZ Shootout. For those that didn't make it, : : the topic was multiple lights in a set up. We defined the different categories of lighting as: Main Light, : : Separation Light, and Background Light. In the past I have focused on the main light and balancing main lighting : : to available light. This time I wanted to show a serviceable 3-light set up that is often a good starting point when : : you are struggling with a glamour shoot. : : In this shot, I used a Large softbox on camera right as main light. This gives her a soft sidelight : : (with a little of the Rembrandt effect we talked about). The separation light, a Medium softbox, is on camera left : : and behind her aiming roughly at the main light, basically forming a line from Separation light to Model to : : Main light which gives the highlights that define her jawline, shoulders and abs in the shot. The : : background light is an open reflector aimed at the sculpture behind her at roughly the same exposure : : as the main which preserves the color in the scene which otherwise would have been considerably darker. : : Give me a shout if you want more information about the set-up. : Wonderful examples ... sorry I missed this shootout AND your workshop - always a treat to learn from a true master. : I was also wondering if you were planning another shootout at your brother's wonderful place in NY this summer? I am recovering nicely from the broken leg and would certainly be interested in another. : John

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