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For studio portraits: how do I get the background to blend in so there is no shadows or gap between the person
and the backdrop. I'm having problems getting the background/backdrop to just blend into the photo. If the person stands too close to the backdrop there are shadows. If they stand too far away from the backdrop they gap shows and you don't have that nice color just behind the person. Does this make any sense? I have a soft box and a white umbrella light - one on each side.
The gap is not on the sides. The cloth is very wide. I'm talking about the space between the person/people and the background. I want it to just blend in softly. I guess the lens brokeh (sp?) is what creates that?
I'm not sure what you mean by gap. I'm guessing you mean you can actually tell that there is a distance between the subject and the background? You need to use a wide aperture (the lowest f-stop) to throw the background out of focus and then that problem is solved. Also, use the softbox or umbrella to light the subject from one side, use a reflector to fill in the shadow on the other side and use the other strobe without an umbrella or softbox and direct it onto the background. Use aluminium foil to keep the light from the backlight from hitting the subject. Play around with the lighting until it is balanced between the subject and the background. Yes, you need a back light. It keeps the background from being too dark and also eliminates any shadow.
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