Photographic lighting - concentrating light

We did not have a specific session in the workshop where concentration of light was needed. We did however use flat screens with black surfaces and black velvet to prevent stray light falling on the subjects that we were photographing, as well as screening the area around the camera to reduce flare. The effect of stray light was particularly important in the photograph of the polystyrene wig holder. Light from the bright background was visible on the side edges of the head which reduced the definition of the head against the background.

Without the equipment for studio photography at home, I have not taken this any further.