This week is the discussion of specular highlight control along with examples. There are a lot of photos on the Flickr thread where many photogs have shown their technique and results. It’s worth going there to check out what can be done with simple tools. A flash, some typing paper or the DIY macro light tent, and some creativity.

Be sure to check the example shots of the open hard drive. The photogs method of positioning one light at a time is a great way to 1) learn about light and 2) see the effect the second or third light has on any other light source. Position – shoot. Position -reshoot. Nice and easy.

Back in my camera selling days I’d have folks buy studio lighting systems with 3 lights for shooting portraits of their kids. I’d ALWAYS encourage them to start with and learn to use ONE light. They looked at me like I was daft. Of course I’d always see them a week or so later with some sample pictures. The questions would always be something like “How can I get rid of all those ugly shadows?” Hmmmm. I wonder…