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Using an umbrella for the main light is giving you the flat look. It's too large and too soft. You should use a small softbox 16" x 20" maximum on the main light. Use the umbrella for fill, but it must be moved back to allow for the proper shadow to light ratio. It is very difficult to get a natural looking effect without doing a lot of evaluating of the difference and compensating for it. Forget about gels.
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