[Benji]

There are seven images in this series.* Five will show what each light does on its own, one will show all of the lights together, then the final image will show a wide shot showing the light placement around the subject.

This first image shows just the background light. This light illuminates the background only and will keep any dark clothing that the subject may be wearing or her dark hair from blending in with the background. It also removes any shadows that may be cast from the main or fill lights.

Benji

P.S. This tutorial and several more of the tutorials found here on PhotoCamel are included in my DVD Photographing The High School Senior in The New Millennium. PM me for additional information.