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lighting for portraits i have 2 lights and 45 degrees from model.  He is sitting on stool.
have a backdrop.  I am getting 2 catch lights in the eyes. How Can I eliminate this.  
Do i need another light?
marv
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If you are getting one catchlight in each eye, you are probably all right. If however, you are getting 2 in each eye, it will probably be remedied by raising the lights until they disappear. You didn't say whether the subject was wearing glasses or not. Generally raising the lights helps. Sometimes you can lower the chin just slightly, or raise the camera. This changes the angle in which the reflection occurs. Another light would not be helpful unless you put a snood on it and direct it onto the hair to get catchlights in that area.
Lots of luck. Your question was somewhat confusing to answer. If I can help further, let me know.
Don

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I have been a professional photographer for 35 years. Wedding, portraits, passports, copies, groups pix, reunions, etc. Specialty in photography of large groups. I also have worked in newspaper photography for most of my photographic years. I have built and maintained a b/w darkroom, and a color darkroom.

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I have been a professional photographer for 35 years. I am transitioning to digital photography so I might be able to help in that field. I'm retired now but am still able to be helpful in the field. I have built a b/w, color darkroom, worked in a color lab, worked in the newspaper field both in darkroom and as a shooter.

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