Loop Lighting Challenges me....

Zanotti

It's either too dark on the far side, or overly lit. Cant seem to find a happy medium:



Any suggestions?


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Swartzy

Simply put a reflector over on the other side to soften the shadow.....model the shadow by turning the reflector on the stand (up, down, left to right)...use the strobe's modeling light to see the effect. Also, it looks as though you may be using and umbrella (according to the catchlights). Bringing in your light source will make the light softer and again, modeling the light you'll have a bit better "wrap".

kidzmom

Loop or no loop..this is wonderful!

Scott_Quier

As hinted at by Swartzy, loop lighting is achieved with (at least) two light sources. One, the key light (or main light) will create your shadows. The fill will soften them.

It looks like you have the key light down pretty well.

Now all you need is some fill. As indicated by Swartzy, a reflector will work well. An alternative is a well modified second light. The modifier should create a larger light source than the key, but at something like 1 to 2 stops less light as metered at the subject. The fill light should be quite close to the camera as well so as not to create a second set of shadows on your subject's face.