![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Take some time to experiment with proper and effective placement. One word of caution, though– the fact that the silver is the strongest of the five is an advantage, but it can also be too strong in already bright light unless it’s feathered. The silver reflector’s ability to shine more light than the gold, for instance, allows it to be placed further away from the subject than we typically want, without sacrificing results. Another reason it works so well for beginners is that most first-timers make the mistake of not placing the reflector close enough to their subject. Since it doesn’t change the color of white-balanced flash or studio lights, it is perfect for both indoor and outdoor portraits. Since the silver reflects the most amount of light of the five, it is a great choice for low-light situations or those scenarios where you need a strong fill light. The silver panel is one of the most useful, and is best for beginners first getting their bearings with reflectors. While technically not all five are actually reflectors, knowing which of the five to use and under what circumstances is essential to successful photographs.ĥ-in-1 Reflector surfaces are attached to or removed from the outer ring with zippers. Like the name says, you’ve got five-in-one. But dropping $40 on a reflector and adding it to your bag of tricks is only half the battle. While there are many options available, at about $40.00, The Westcott 40″ 5-in-1 Reflector meets (and often exceeds) my needs, in terms of price, size, durability, and versatility. The possibilities really are nearly endless, and– just as importantly– affordable. Held at a ninety-degree angle to a subject’s chest, we can toss some light up on the subject’s face and neck, eliminating troublesome shadows caused by foreheads and chins when using overhead or mid-day lighting. Placed in front of a back-lit subject, we can negate the silhouette effect, using available, natural light to balance the exposure between our subject and background. A reflector placed directly opposite a main light can act as a hair light, creating separation between the subject and background. In the hands of a photographer comfortable with common lighting principles, the reflector helps us bounce light into or onto those areas that aren’t getting enough light, regardless of whether we are using natural, ambient, or studio/strobe lighting. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice.Of all the portrait lighting tools at our disposal, none are quite as versatile as the the five-in-one reflector. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice. Click ‘Customise Cookies’ to decline these cookies, make more detailed choices, or learn more. Third parties use cookies for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalised ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. This includes using first- and third-party cookies, which store or access standard device information such as a unique identifier. If you agree, we’ll also use cookies to complement your shopping experience across the Amazon stores as described in our Cookie Notice. We also use these cookies to understand how customers use our services (for example, by measuring site visits) so we can make improvements. ![]() We use cookies and similar tools that are necessary to enable you to make purchases, to enhance your shopping experiences and to provide our services, as detailed in our Cookie Notice. ![]()
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