Depending on your subject, the height of the light may need to raised or lowered to get the catchlights in the eyes. |
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The print would then copied to produce a negative with catchlights which would then be reprinted. |
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Having large catchlights in the eyes brings your attention to the eyes, and then to the portrait as a whole. |
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She took advantage of the midday sun here and captured some amazing catchlights in these photos. |
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Without catchlights the eyes look too dark and recessed, giving the eyes a lifeless look. |
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The one metre square reflector will also impart catchlights to eyes to make them sparkle as well. |
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So, what to do if your speedlight's maximum range is not enough to create catchlights in your subject's eyes? |
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White umbrellas give the best catchlights in the eye and are the preferred choice for high key portraits with light backgrounds, where some spill won't be noticed. |
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