the foreground. When I light a pose on the ground, I make sure that no ad-
ditive light source will brighten the ground in front of the subject. This often
happens when using a soft box outdoors. Therefore, if I use a soft box, I
angle it upward so the client is the first area illuminated by the flash.
Photographing Groups.
Many photographers place babies or small children in the laps of adults seated
in chairs. I prefer to have the adults get down into the world of the child.
When people are posed together on the ground, there is a feeling of playful-
ness and fun.
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