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Originally Posted by Paul Waters
My models seem to prefer the professional look of my softboxes.
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Hi Paul....my models prefer to look beautiful - they could care less what I use to make that happen. They don't care if it's a softbox, an umbrella, a white bedsheet or a shower curtain! Softboxes are great tools and I use them all the time, but I also like experimenting with other ways of lighting....keeps it fun and interesting for me
Nobody here would have known that I didn't use a softbox on this picture unless I told them. The reason I mentioned how I lit it was because I wanted people to know that you don't have to have softboxes to get a "professional look" with your work. And even if you do have softboxes, your limiting your options by using them on everything you shoot!
For people who only shoot for money - using softboxes for everything they shoot is fine. For those shooting because they love Photography and they want to learn more about it - experimenting with different lighting sources will always keep it interesting and will ensure that you continue to grow and evolve as a shooter!