Lighting Techniques for a Softbox Directly Over the Subject

Softboxes create beautiful, even natural-looking light that flatters almost everyone. Lighting with a softbox is simple, and many softboxes are quick to set up. These qualities make softboxes a popular choice of lighting for photographers.

Positioning a softbox directly over the subject emulates the direction of the sun. This creates light, natural-looking shadows. The style you choose is primarily about which direction you want these light shadows to fall. Putting the light off to the side of the subject's head will make a light shadow of his nose. Putting it right in the center of her head will drop all the shadows under the features of her face.

Placing the light over the subject's head also means the subject must be positioned in one spot, or the image you create will be different than what is intended. Make sure the subject knows his role is to "find his light and shine."

Control any light spillage. Some photographers like to vary the light from a softbox to make it more graduated. You can do this with a black cardboard mat attached to the side of the light or on a light stand. This cuts the light in one spot and creates a more nuanced, slightly shadowed effect.

Add highlights using white boards or bounce cards positioned on a light stand or held by a person to bounce the soft light back onto the subject. Some highlight materials use silver or gold, and these can add a light tint. Fill lights and kickers can also add highlights and depth.

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