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How to Make a Person Appear Thin With Lighting

Photographers are frequently asked by their subjects if there are any tricks to make them appear thinner. Since many people believe that the camera adds ten pounds, this isn't surprising. Whether the subject really needs help looking thinner in the photograph, or just thinks that he does, there are several tricks you can employ to help you capture the ideal picture that will make your subject happy.

Things You'll Need

Key light
Fill light
Camera

Instructions

- 1
  Set up your key light so that it will be 45 degrees to where your subject will be.
- 2
  Position your subject and have her turn her face toward the key light. Be sure that the light falls on the side of the face and body that is away from you. The shadow effect is what makes the subject look thinner.
- 3
  Dial down your fill light. This will deepen the shadow that makes the subject appear thinner.
- 4
  Use the camera to photograph your subject.

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