The softboxes diffuse the light and can help to create softer shadows that are more commonly used with women.
This requires two lights set up at a 45 degree angle behind the subject with two large softboxes. The light should wrap around the subject’s hair and shoulders and create a “W” pattern of light and shadow. The softboxes diffuse the light and can help to create softer shadows that are more commonly used with women. Harsh shadows work well for chiseling a man’s face.