# @stretch.life on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DEiEQ5SJ4ls
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/30374965-stretchlife-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-01-07T17:13:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nick Jonas • Certified Shooter ♻️📸 (@stretch.life) — https://gondola.cc/stretch.life

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Your Strobe placement MATTERS 📸
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many tutorials suggest positioning strobes at a 45-degree angle, they often fail to mention the importance of the strobe’s direction. Instead of facing the subject directly, the strobe should be angled downward, mimicking natural sunlight for a more authentic look.

Strobe Placement Matters: Position your strobe at a 45-degree angle but aim it downward to mimic natural sunlight.

Aim for Natural Lighting: Strobes should not face directly at the subject; instead, position them to create a natural lighting effect.

Distance is Key: Keep strobes farther away from the subject to achieve a softer light quality.

Learn from Experience: Experiment with strobe placement and lighting techniques to improve your photography.
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Remember: these tips and tricks are all just things that I do, My opinions. Just because I do things this way doesn’t mean you have too as well 😉
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