What's the difference between strong light and soft light in photography?

Hello, strong light mainly refers to the light directly irradiated by the light source, such as direct sunlight, direct flashlight and so on. The hose is light that has been physically filtered or diffused, and the difference between them is as follows:

1, strong light and soft light.

2. Strong light is easy to cause strong shadows and strong contrast, while soft light is diffuse and soft, and shadows are light and inclusive.

3. Strong light is suitable for projecting stereoscopic impression, while soft light is suitable for projecting atmosphere, so as to soften the subject and reduce the sense of strangeness.

4. Hard light is not easy to master in photography, and the proportion of soft light is relatively easy to control.