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softer shadows
pleasing illumination
diffusing white umbrella
nicely lit by the flash

Group photo

to get your small group to all lean their heads in close
to move people out of a one line formation and stagger them but putting some people in front and behind
can add variation to your short
taller member/shorter people
on the edges of the group
front line/back line
not to make the group to 'deep'
you’ll end up with a collection of squinting faces in your shot.

It gives an interesting perspective in your shots.

Lightning will do the most to make a person look more pleasing

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three-point lighting schemes

contour of her face

eyebrows, cheekbones & nose are casting dark shadows onto her face.

Making eyes look sunken, noses bigger and winkles and skin texture more pronounced,

diffuser

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foamcore, cardboard

position subjects with their backs to the sun, you'll get a nice halo of light around their heads.

to better distribute the light onto the subject

separated from the background

a flattering accent

you won't have to worry about them squinting

cast a warm tint on an image

can make subject squint