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Stuart Wood Lighting Masterclass - Dec15 Jan 16 - part 3 of 1 2 3

by Stuart Wood Published 01/12/2015

The easiest way to stop this problem is to 'flag' the light-source by physically placing something between the light and the lens. This can actually be anything solid and have before used actual people who may be with me, to stand and literally block the light and cause a shadow upon the front of the lens.

On this occasion, I wanted something a little more controllable and accurate and I used a piece of black card taped to a stand and this was adjusted until it properly blocked all of the light but did not appear in the frame and certainly did not obscure my subject.

I used a longer lens, as I wanted to shoot a close up and then in post production, both my children were added together.

As I had followed the procedures properly by shooting both subjects at the same sitting, thus ensuring identical beautiful lighting, perspective and height and distance in relation to the subjects as well as ensuring that the light was 'flagged' correctly, the Photoshop work was incredibly easy and quick to perform.

The card was printed and greeted with the usual favourable reception by all!

I do get to meet some of you at functions and workshops during the course of the year and genuinely appreciate your kind comments about my regular lighting article.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for reading and supporting my article and wish you all a very happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.

Hope to see some of you at my Convention classes.

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