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Got That Photo Tip - Reflector Panel

Check out this great tip on how a simple Reflector Panel can transform a whole session! Q : I’ve always loved the natural, elegant look of early evening sunset portraits. However, the low angle of the sun set behind my subject requires me to use flash, which tends to create an artificial, harsh look that takes away the authetic, golden light cast by the sun. How to keep the subject lit naturally? A : Great lighting is, of course, the path to great portraits! The secret to capturing the same light cast by the sun (which, as you say, is now behind the subject) is to use a reflector panel to cast it back around to the subject! Typically, one should use the same colored reflector as the color of the natural light source. Have this set up correctly, and your portraits will shine! Before Camera: Nikon D60 F-Stop: f/7.1 Shutter: 1/160 ISO: 200 Focal Length: 55 mm Reflector: No After Camera: Nikon D60 F-Stop: f/7.1 Shutter: 1/5 I...

Got That Photo Tip - Reflector

Check out this great tip on using a reflector to transform your photos!  Q : How can I lighten my subjects eyes when shooting outside?  I also want to get rid of any shadows in my subjects face?  A:  You can easily improve the lighting by using a reflector!!! It will lighten your subjects eyes and any other creases in there face. Without Reflector With Reflector

Tom & Patti - 30th Wedding Anniversary

Another great shoot at my favorite place...Ludlow Park in Lawrenceburg, IN. My loving parents were celebrating 30 years of marriage!!! The setting here was amazing. A beautiful lake and the sunshine made this shoot stand out from a lot I have done and I only picked out a few of my favorites to post, there were so many good ones! Congrats Mom & Dad on your 30 years of marriage!