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Lighting takes center stage in fashion photography and a photography light meter will assist you in planning the lighting for a shot. Ideally, the light should enhance the elements of the design and the shot. It can be kept minimal to create silhouettes or mood, or bright to increase the contrast. Some pictures may require a fill light added when shooting into the sun, while others prefer the effect without. An outdoor shoot during an overcast day assists in creating a mood and allows the shadows to play across her skin which adds interest to the shot. Malay food, generally is rich with herbs like lemongrass, tamarind, dried and fresh chilies, ginger and garlic. Malay dishes can be distinguished in a few methods of cooking namely masak merah (tomato sauce), masak lemak (coconut milk), masak asam (sourish tamarind) and masak pedas (spicy). Popular dishes that can not be missed are such as nasi lemak (coconut milk steamed rice), sambal belacan (shrimp paste with pounded chilies), beef rending (dried curry) and serunding (beef floss). Satay, or barbequs meat on a stick, is originated in Malay cuisine has presence in restaurants throughout the world today.