Used a big DIY ringlight for this shot. It's shot as a business portrait on location.

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It's a beautiful light and great image. I think if you were to remove the flyaway hairs it would be even better.

Very pretty model. Some side lighting would enhance her features.

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Nice job. I'm not a big fan of ring lights though, They make the catch lights look really strange in most cases. I've tried, but really can't think of a natural light source they emulate. Just my opinion.

Thanks Deleted User . I only use the ringlight occasionally, my experience is that it works for some people, but with others it really doesn't. I personally like the effect and catch lights, but i totally agree it's a surreal look and doesn't emulate anything natural.

Also, I picked this photo to submit because I didn't see any ringlight portraits being submitted. There should be at least one!

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