6
Use a reflector Use a piece of white card
or perspex to bounce back light onto the
dark side of the items. This will create a similar
look to a second softbox, but with a more
manageable output. Vary position and angle.7
Adjust settings If your scene is still too bright,
increase the shutter speed to around
1/200 sec. This will cut ambient light without
exceeding the maximum sync speed with the
strobe. Fluorescent WB adds a cool tone.8
Adjust light position If your background is too
bright, angle the light at 45° towards the
camera, slightly behind the products, to reduce
spread and feather the subjects’ illumination.
Be aware of flare and reduced contrast.After
Dramatic shaping
by repositioning the
strobe, less light falls on
the background, shifting
focus to the subject, while
better control over light
balance emphasises the
glossy contours