Removing fan leaves?

Hi,

Just starting flowering my first grow (1 week in) and was wondering if I should remove any of the mid / lower fan leaves so the lower buds can get more light? I was thinking around just 2 or 3 out of approx 10 large leaves. Do you guys think this is wise during 12/12? Or should I just let nature take it's course?

Thanks for your help!!!

have u taken the lil oval leaves off? do you have anypics of ur herb?

How do you up load pics, do I need to host them somewhere and link to them?

Leave the leaves alone. You buds need them for now. Closer to harvest you will see them turn lighter and go yellow. This is when they fall off or you can pick them then.