Scrim Jim

This year we have incorporated the Westcott Scrim Jim into our photo days and life is grand. Using this wonderful scrim we are able to manage sunlight all day long and have almost eliminated fill flash entirely which is giving us much nicer images. Running a successful photo day is challenging enough without having to chase the shade around and worry about spectral spit on gums and teeth. Digital certainly has it's advantages over film but not when it comes to flash. We have also found ways to control eyeglass reflections though we are still working on the "transition lense" sunglass condition.

The above image is an example of how we are now able to create shade where there is none. The reflector to the right is bouncing just a touch of side lighting and the white fabric on the ground bounces a hint into the eye shadows and helps with any "green" glow.