Can't get rid of this shadow. HELP!

[boomersgot3]

I have a alien bee 800 on the left with a reflector on the right. No matter what I do I can't kill the shadow! It is the shadow to the right of him and also how do I get the bottom left to brighten up?? Any suggestions?? ANYONE??

 

[Digital Matt]

Bet another light and use it to light the background. You'll have to move the subect out a little bit.

 

[JIP]

Are you talikng about the shadow he is casting on the floor or the end of the background.

 

[boomersgot3]

The shadow he is casting n the floor

 

[boomersgot3]

I have a jtl 110 could i use that to light the background?

 

[Christie Photo]

Well.... I wouldn't eliminate the shadow. It's only natural.

Good shot! Maybe something less reflective for a seat....

Again, I like it like this.

Pete

 

[xjustinabeanax]

i agree, i like it too, shadow and all. but the seat is rather distracting

 

[highwoodhiker]

I have no clue about lighting or studio shooting but what I would try is to move the light back a little and the reflector forward a little, take test photos and move them using trial and error until the light is balanced.

 

[tkme4ard]

I think it's a great seat! but it needs a antiquing paint job to tone the bright down

great shot! Love the planes

 

[tkme4ard]

I think you can do a thin coat of black paint and rub it off to give it an 'old' look to it. Worth a shot anyway

 

[Mad_Gnome]

To get rid of the shadow the subject is casting would require using a fill light camera right. Personally, though, I agree with the rest. You should leave it as-is. The shadow isn't a distraction at all, and using a fill light might destroy most of the other shadows that make the photo interesting, such as the fill shadows on his face and the shadows under his toys. I think the lighting here is perfect. Getting rid of all the shadows would make this image look sterile to my eyes.

 

[boomersgot3]

Thanks! I will crop up the edges and keep it! I liked it too but wondered if it looked unprof. I will antique my bucket! )

 

[xjustinabeanax]

I think you can do a thin coat of black paint and rub it off to give it an 'old' look to it. Worth a shot anyway

ooh thats a really good idea. i like the seat too, its just too shiny and distracting