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Originally Posted by shuttermum
but i don't like how now the light on billys face seems harsh.
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I think this shots works quite well, even if the lighting is not to your taste in Stu's version.
The problem lies in your original shot where the lighting is not balanced enough. A reflector to the left of the kids would have lifted the shadow areas a little and the light would then still have enough modelling detail, but with the shadows being less harsh. Better control of the lighter areas would also then have been possible.
It is possible to lighten the shadows and/or darken the highlights (I can't have a go as I'm at work) and this might be the answer for this shot.
I like Stu's crop better as it removes the verical feature that looks as if it was growing outr of Tamika's head! Alwas good to be aware of the backgound with portraits.