The use of reflectors is an often overlooked photography technique. I decided to compare a shot with & without using a reflector. It seems the shiny white carry bag reflected a warm rather than neutral light. I held the bag overhead & to the right of the shot, 'aiming' the bounced light towards the right of the figure. I have kept the same camera and LR settings so I could see the difference the reflector makes as clearly as possible.
This shot demonstrates how challenging it is to achieve balanced lighting. Some areas are better with the reflector, but other areas (like the stomach area have less detail. I had not expected the colour temperature to change quite so much - the reflective paper looked 'white' to me!
An informative, if not artistic shot! :))
So was the right image the one with the reflector? What I find interesting is Some parts of the image on the left are clearer and more in focused but there is some area that is too much in he shadow. While the one on the right looks warmer and there is no shadow but some parts look a little blown out where the one on the left is clear. I have to agree with you it is not always that easy and I think when you are lighting up shinny subjects that is the case as well. Just like when using a reflector when someone has oilier skin and it can be a bit blown out with the highlights.
You are so great at mentoring / teaching Lyn. This is very fun, informative and I think quite artistic as well actually! Also what a great figure to own ;)
April 6th, 2016
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So much to learn about photography!
Thank you for sharing nice example to learn from