impact of an image instantly if they cut through the
model’sface.Thiscangenerallybeavoidedbymovingthe
subject higher or lower in theimage, or indeed by the
photographer moving slightly.
Fig. 5.9
Using a reflector to lift a portrait.
Shot with Reflector, Nikon D3s, lens 70–200
zoom.Bokeh
FromtheJapanesewordmeaninghazeorblur,bokehisthe
wayinwhichalensinterpretsandrepresentsareasofan
imagethatareoutsidethedepthoffield.Dependingonthe
lensusedthebokehwillbeseenaswidecirculardiscsof
colour,morecommonlydrawingfromthelighterareas,in
particular any highlights that can be found in the
background or foreground.