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Lighting is an important aspect of all types of photography, of course, but it becomes more difficult when dealing with close-up subjects. Here are some of the challenges involved:
- The camera may be so close to the subject that there isn't room to light the front of the subject.
- Your camera's built-in flash is probably aimed "over" the subject and either won't illuminate it at all or will only partially illuminate it.
- Built-in flash may be too powerful for close-up photos, or be unable to reduce power enough to compensate for the close distance.
- Your camera's lens itself may cast a shadow on the subject.
- Your light source may be visible in the frame, or cause glare
There is a variety of solutions to these lighting problems. Special lighting gear, such as ringlights that fit around the lens, or light-softening setups such as lighting "tents" can help.
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