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Great post. As a photographer with a dark complexion I never thought about how I would photograph someone of a lighter complexion.
I don’t know why I haven’t, but it would seem natural if someone thought there was a difference being that dark colors absorb more light then light colors.

You are one of a handful of people who address the myth. I’m sure it will make more photographers feel comfortable in and out of the studio.

Thanks again,

Monroe

Thank you for your question. Women are soft, gentile and delicate. Harsh shadows on a woman would destroy all of those beautiful qualities. A woman’s face has features that are soft. A woman’s face doesn’t have the hard lines that a man has. I don’t mean lines as in lines on the face. I am talking about angels. Men’s eyes IN GENERAL are more deep set, our chins are more angular etc. Look at all the ads you see of men, then look at ads with women. You will start to notice a pattern.

I love how you welcome questions. You are a very useful resource and inspiration for people who are starting out.

-Ainee

Thank you again for the compliments. I placed the umbrella, 30″ in diameter, about 4 feet from the model. The model was standing about 8 feet from the background. I used gray paper so that when you place the model at least 6-8 feet from the background, the paper will go black.

I used an 85mm lens and my f stop was f/8. And don’t be sorry for many questions. You can ask as many as you want

Best regards,

Jay