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1 When Hurrell used Fresnel lights, there were almost always
strong shadows. I was able to duplicate that effect here. I've
spent so much time removing or softening shadows when
photographing interiors, it took some doing to get past the
need to alter the strong shadow here.

2 Pushing the shadow back and away from Marquaysa. Push-
ing the shadow back and away also allowed me to capture
the detail in the floor and the rug in front of her.

4 3 I was surprised that the detail in the coach was as crisp and
3 clear as it is. I was also surprised that her outfit wasn't blown
out either.

4 I positioned the Cine Reflector so that the shadow from the
arm of the couch didn't extend too far onto the couch. I didn't
want the shadow to wash onto her outfit or even her feet.

5 The detail outside the window behind her was stunning. In
fact, I wasn't prepared for how much of the outside I would
be able to see.

6 Given the angle of the Cine Reflector, I was able to push the
shadow under the couch back and away so that more of the
detail in the wood floor would be visible.

scene.

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