
If you've been following me for a while, you know that I typically use a white backdrop when I do studio photoshoots. But for this session, I finally changed the background color, and that's precisely what makes these photos special.
I recently acquired a new black backdrop for a photoshoot with this client because she needed a couple of photos with a black background.

Working with a black background is completely different. I have to be incredibly careful about how I position the lights to ensure the background isn't "contaminated" with light. The goal is to keep the background totally black while the client is perfectly lit.

To add a bit more complexity, the client also wore black clothing. The first shot I took was a disaster; her clothes blended into the background, haha! After a few test shots, adjusting the lights, I finally found the correct position, and we were able to get the photos!
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