Bounce the flash off the wall next to the window or next to you. If there are no windows in the shot, it can appear as light coming from a sunny window.

Do you want to Limit max volume, or Compress the dynamic range to make both the loud parts quieter and the quiet parts louder?

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She should try editing the images to meet the clients feedback, but should also just deliver the raw files for free. Often clients will try and fail to do a better job editing, and will appreciate the photographer’s work more.

Excellent video about loudness:

https://youtu.be/zTEQmmG6TzE?si=hwIaJFRXWkfeJhuE

Two giant soft boxes left and right, with the left being brighter. And a smaller light source above and behind on the left side to rim the shoulder.