Lighting to photography is as seasoning is to sauce, there’s not a clear definite amount but too much is always bad. There are so many lighting methods and knowing when to apply which is essential to achieving your desired result.
In this 1 hour plus tutorial, Daniel Norton and the folks over at Adorama go over when its appropriate to use soft light or hard light when shooting in a studio environment. The difference between both light setups can greatly influence the dimension and look of your final image. Click below to catch the full tutorial: