Quote Originally Posted by Frank Petronio View Post
Most large format photographers simply find "open shade" and choose backgrounds to provide separation of tones so the hair and parts do not blend into the background (if that is desired).
While I was shooting a portrait outside, a well known LF photographer chided me for including too much background. He took the camera and said "always look for the seamless in nature."

Priceless. It's one of my favorite quotes.