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Posted on: Mon, 14/01/2008 - 21:20
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So what is soft light anyway?
Hi guys,
I'm new to photography, so forgive me if this is a silly question:
I like shooting portraits and have been advised that I will improve my pictures if I soften the light.
What does that mean? Is it just another way of saying I have to dimm the light?
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I am just a beginner but this is what I found:
'Soft light refers to light that tends to "wrap" around object, casting shadows with soft edges. The softness of the light depends mostly on the following two factors'
So I think it refers to something related to the shadows in outdoor photography.
Read more here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_light
http://www.digital-cameras-help.com/photography/articles/techniques-of-n...
Regards,
Felipe