Thread: Light in Hair
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Old October 30th 03, 10:40 PM
McLeod
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Default Light in Hair

Depends on your subject, background, and look you're going for. If you
photograph a dark haired subject against a dark background some sort of
separation is needed.
If you photograph someone with thinning hair it tends to make them look
balder than they are, and even sweaty or shiny headed. Any time the
hairlight is too strong, it can wash out all detail and looks like the
photographer doesn't know what they're doing.
On the other hand, a good hairlight adds dimension to a portrait, and makes
the hair look healthy, and makes your subject look more lively.
So I guess the answer is it depends.

"Jack" wrote in message
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Hi
When taking portraits, how important is it to have "light in the hair"?


Thanks