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Why Your Outdoor Photos Have Weird Shadows (And What Bounced Light Has to Do With It)
I used to blame myself when outdoor portraits came out looking “off” in a way I couldn’t quite name. The exposure was fine, the focus was sharp, but something about the light felt unresolved. It wasn’t until I started paying close attention to what was around my subject, not just above them, that things started clicking. Reflected light, the kind that bounces off walls, pavement, and buildings back onto your subject, is one of those fundamentals that nobody talks about enough at the beginner stage.