Questions tagged “shadows”

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Why do RAW files from different camera brands show different shadow colors?

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James Walker

9mo ago

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What is the photography term for overhead light that casts facial shadows?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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How can I meter for shadows using the Nikon FM2’s built-in meter?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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How can I recreate this chair photo lighting setup?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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How can I reduce harsh shadows in low-budget product photos with just an iPhone?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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How can I reduce shadows in product photos when the item has to hang close to a white background?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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Why does a lens hood or large lens cause a shadow when using the built-in flash?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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Why do colors look less saturated in shadow areas of outdoor photos?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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How can I save a studio product cutout with its shadow on a transparent PNG?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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How can shadows and catchlights help identify a portrait lighting setup?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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Why doesn’t bounced light fully illuminate a cast shadow after multiple reflections?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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How can I make product photos look like they pop out from the background?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

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Why do shadows look darker when the surrounding area gets brighter?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

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What’s the difference between the Basic panel’s Highlights/Shadows sliders and the Tone Curve in Lightroom?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

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How can I prevent background shadows when using an off-camera flash indoors?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

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How can I photograph objects on a white background with hard, directional shadows?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

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When should you expose to protect highlights versus brighten the exposure for cleaner shadows?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

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How can I reduce shadows under a product in a light box?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

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How can I reduce harsh facial shadows in post-processing?

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11y ago

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How can I replace a background while keeping realistic shadows and lighting?

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omid

11y ago

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