Place the subject beside a window rather than directly under a ceiling light. Watch the transition from highlight to shadow across the face. Change the subject’s angle before reaching for another piece of equipment.
PPhotoMajor EditorialPublished 2026-09-112 min read
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Methodology & limitations
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Start with the task
Place the subject beside a window rather than directly under a ceiling light. Watch the transition from highlight to shadow across the face. Change the subject’s angle before reaching for another piece of equipment.
Work through the checks
Keep the background simple and the eyes in focus. Select a shutter speed that suits movement, then choose aperture for the needed depth. Raise ISO when necessary rather than accepting motion blur. Make one change at a time and compare the result.
Before delivering
Look for distracting highlights and mixed colour from indoor lamps. A white card can return some light to the shadow side. Do not promise a universal exposure: light, camera and movement differ. Select images for expression as well as sharpness.
