Just 2 tests with the model Maddy by Aglassdarkly. The first one is lit with the Energy Flow HDRI and the main- and rim lights of that set. Those lights don’t throw any shadows by default. So one can leave the draw ground option on. The shadows are made by the HDRI. (Well, yes, I know it’s the other way around
The second is lit by three Ghost Lights. Since these emitting objects throw a shadow by default, I used the fading plane from Fabiana’s set. HDRI by SASE.
London Hair by 3D Universe, JW Jewelry, Romantic Peasant Top by Sveva, , TFS Hose and Hi Tops by Jeff,
The little dog (looks like a bear to me) was made by Hypertaf.
Thank for looking!