fill light source size vs main light size

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when using studio strobes does it matter that the fill light source is
a larger one than the main light source as long as it is at less
power ?.
a larger softbox as fill vs a smaller softbox as main .

im know the end result is that matters but what is the correct way ?


I'm not sure what effect you are looking for, so give it a go. By having
the fill larger than the main will mean that the light coming from the fill
will be softer (if light modifier, distance from the subject, etc are the
same).

Don't forget, you can change the size of the light sources by moving them
closer and further away from the subject (as long as you have enough power
to move them further away (oh and one light source isn't something like the
sun)).