Translucent:Use translucent fabric to diffuse light, producing a broad, soft light source. You can find this material used in scrims. How to Handle a Photography Reflector Depending on the reflector you choose, you can prop it up, have an assistant hold it, have your subject hold it (usuall...
But reflectors are pretty versatile tools. There’s more than one use for them. In flat lighting, a reflector can add interest or drama to the shot. Some photographers use reflectors as hair lights outdoors. Many reflectors have a black side that can be used to block out light instead o...
Golden.Lowers the color temperature, which gives the light a "warm" hue. It is used to correct the tone of pale human skin (gives the effect of a light tan). This reflector works best when shooting with lighting that has a golden hue. In the studio, the golden reflector is almost nev...
If you like to photograph flowers see how you can use a reflector and diffuser to make improve the light and your images.
You always want your client’s eyes to be the brightest part of their face. Always. So, on a sunny day, hold the reflector up so that the middle of the reflector is the same height as their eyes. The strongest bounce of light comes from the middle of the reflector, not the edges,...
behind the subject to help backlight the subject. Just make sure the board is off camera. If you experiment with using natural light in a studio setting, you will learn what works best for you. Instead of a foam board you can purchase reflectors from a venue that provides photography ...
Use a reflector under their chin to emphasize their cheekbones. Image copyright (c) Headshot London How Do You Do Split Lights? Split lighting involves setting up a light source to the side of the portrait subject. This way, one side of his or her face is lit, while the other side ...
I was shooting indoors, but the light coming through the window was too harsh. So I asked my assistant to hold up a scrim, which created a beautiful, even, soft light. Sometimes, natural reflectors can be found on location. White walls and big white trucks, when hit by the sun, becom...
To soften shadows use areflector for fill light, or any reflective surface, positioned below the subject’s chin to bounce the light back up. I backlit this black and white portrait with a flash pointed at the white wall on the other side of the black velvet backdrop behind her to create...
Back Light Summary: The sun is a great backlight - you can use a reflector or bounce the sun at a lesser intensity back the subject. If a backlight is placed behind an actor at an angle, the backlight is called a "kicker."