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Michele Rushworth · 08-08-2001, 10:31 AM

Shiny fabrics are more contrasty. The lightest lights are often right next to the darkest darks. Along the "ridge line" of a fold, there is often a very light line of highlight.

It may help if you can borrow the articles of clothing and pillow used in the photo shoot. Or if not, see if you can get some shiny fabric from somewhere and study what it does.

Hope that helps.

08-08-2001, 10:31 AM	#2
Michele Rushworth CAFE & BUSINESS MODERATOR SOG Member FT Professional Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,460	Shiny fabrics Shiny fabrics are more contrasty. The lightest lights are often right next to the darkest darks. Along the "ridge line" of a fold, there is often a very light line of highlight. It may help if you can borrow the articles of clothing and pillow used in the photo shoot. Or if not, see if you can get some shiny fabric from somewhere and study what it does. Hope that helps. __________________ Michele Rushworth www.michelerushworth.com [email protected]