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You will have enough shadow to create interest, but not so much it appears you are out in a bright sun.
Steps
Take into consideration the size of your subject. A head shot, a full body shot, some still life, etc.
Determine the direction of the light.
Understand the basics of soft lighting. You are spreading out the light, either by diffusion or reflection, to be larger. You are taking a smaller, brighter light source and making it appear to wrap itself around the subject.
Decide if you want to diffusion or reflection.
Reflection
Have something that will reflect the light with you. This could be: A white, or light colored wall, ceiling, or building A white board A White sheet Curtain, etc
Position your subject 'between' the light and the reflector. Move them around in relation to each other to get the look that you want.
Direct your light at the reflector. That would be your flash, a continuous light, or the sun.
Reposition your subject and reflector as needed, until you have achieved the look that you want.
Take your shot.
Diffusion
If you have opted for diffusion, be sure that the diffusion material is proportional in its size in relation to the light and its location. You will understand it better as you work for the look that you want.
If you have an on camera (onboard) flash, come up with some way of diffusing the light. Even without buying one, you have lots of option.
Adjust the lighting for your diffusion that you are using. You will need to make appropriate adjustments to your lighting power, aperture, or speed.
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