Shadow Thinking

Using the shadows and a single Vivitar 283HV flash from the left of the model, improving the composition with the depth of field and moving around until the background looks just colorful enough creates an interesting look. There was so much color in the background, I couldn't resist. Although her dress is very colorful, it's muted and masked by the shadows

 

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