Shadows for a portrait in Photoshop?

<p>Hi. <br>

I took some close-up portrait pictures without flash against a white wall. And now I need it to look like I used the whole big pro flash setup:-)<br>

Normally I would just experiment with dodge/burn etc and sometimes artificial lightning in Photoshop.<br>

But what would you recommend to make shadows on a portrait?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

 

<p>Are you talking about shadows on the subject's face and clothing, or the appearance of a shadow cast on the wall behind the subject? It would certainly help if you posted an example.</p>

Hi.

It's the face and the Wall behind him.

You dont really see his clothes.

<p>The best way to make something look like you shot it a certain way is to shoot it that way. Dodge and burn is good for exaggerating what's already there. To make a shadow from scratch? New layer... and paint in black.</p>

Yes I know it's by far the Best to shoot it with lamps to begin with, but did not have any that day:-(

 

Ok. I Will just do what I normally do.

Thanks

Just thought about what you Said. In the photo, There Are some very vague shadows, from a window 6 meters away. I

should just enhance that. Good idea.

:-)