Certainly, boudoir photography can be approached in various ways, and the choice of poses depends on the comfort level and preferences of both the photographer and the subject. There are so many more ideas. Go for it!

I recently upgraded from a 6300 (I also have a a7riii and a7rii). This is one of the rare reviews where a camera was praised for what in can do vs perceived flaws. What is even more appreciated is that the 6600 did not come across as a poor stepchild to the 6700. Well done and I look forward to reading more reviews from Shotkit.

1000 responders is a large sample. If you had 10,000 your results would be the same. The Science of Statistics.

You had me working on this one but here goes Bruce:

Clamshell Lighting:
Clamshell lighting typically involves positioning two light sources, one above and one below the subject’s face, creating a “clamshell” effect. This setup reduces shadows, especially under the eyes and chin. Adding a reflector underneath can serve a similar purpose—it bounces light back up to fill in shadows. In essence, using a reflector below is a way to achieve a clamshell-like effect without using a second light source. Clamshell lighting can be achieved with two soft sources or a combination of a soft source above and a reflector below.

Beauty Dish Lighting:
Beauty dishes can indeed provide a mix of soft and hard light. The quality of light depends on factors like the size of the beauty dish, the distance from the subject, and any modifiers like a diffusion sock. While a beauty dish can produce softer light compared to a bare strobe, it often gives a more pronounced transition from highlights to shadows compared to larger, softer modifiers like umbrellas or softboxes. The shot of Ms. Hepburn you mentioned likely used the beauty dish for its ability to sculpt the face and emphasize features.

Grids:
Sarah Edmonson’s statement is correct to some extent. The quality of light refers to how hard or soft it is, and grids themselves don’t alter this. However, they do control the spread of light, which affects the direction and focus. When you add a grid to a light source, it narrows the beam of light, making it more directional and focused. This can create more defined and “harder” shadows. So, while the quality of the light remains essentially the same, the grid influences its direction and the character of the shadows.

It’s crucial to experiment and see the effects firsthand. Try different setups, modify your light, and observe the results. Photography is both an art and a science; your interpretation and use of these tools will develop as you gain more hands-on experience. Don’t hesitate to keep exploring and asking questions!

Thanks for posting Darren. I am exactly the same way and looking to get better. Cheers to ruthlessness!

I agree with you 100%. I would not store my photos in someone else cloud storage, especially when they have rights to do what they want with them.