Tip of the Day: Avoid Shooting in Direct Sunlight
You can see that in the first shot, the hard light is having a very unpleasant effect on the model’s face and body. This is because the sun is directly falling upon her body.
You can see that in the first shot, the hard light is having a very unpleasant effect on the model’s face and body. This is because the sun is directly falling upon her body.
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