![]() Soft silver is 50% silver and 50% white, whereas a sunfire is stripes of silver and gold. The most popular are sunfire and soft silver. Reflectors also come in a combination of colours. Okay, so the black side of a reflector isn’t actually a reflector – in fact, it’s used for the exact opposite purpose! Black will create a shadow, so it’s perfect for using if one side of your subject’s face is too brightly lit, or to create extra depth and interest in an overtly evenly lit subject. It’s also very useful for softening the effects of a flashgun. To make the diffuser work you’ll need to make sure it’s placed directly between your subject and light source. Rather than reflect, it acts as a diffuser to soften the light. The translucent reflector isn’t actually a reflector in the true sense of the word. I’ve always found it very effective for use with darker skin tones, but it can make pale skin look as if its gone a fake tan step too far! ![]() Whilst it creates a warm light, which can be effective for filling in shadows when a subject is in the shade, it can look unnatural if taken too far. Gold is another highly reflective colour, but can be easily overdone, as it will alter the colour temperature of your image. You will find it very useful for helping to fill in shadows without blowing out highlights, although you should bear in mind that it’ll need to be fairly close to your subject to have a visible effect. But they are much safer to use in brightly lit scenarios, as they are far softer than silver. Avoid using if light is coming from directly above, as you’ll be in danger of blowing out highlights.Īlong with silver, white reflectors create a neutral effect. It can also be a little ‘too much’ in very sunny or brightly lit situations. A silver reflector is highly reflective, and its effect will be far more obvious than other colours. This means that it won’t change the colour cast of your photo. Silver is a great colour to start out with when using a reflector, as it creates a neutral effect on your image. Reflectors come in a variety of colours, which provide different functions. If you’re only going to buy one reflector then a 30” is probably the best option – it’s a good size but still folds up small enough to be fully portable. The larger the reflector the more your light will be diffused and this will also make the light softer. ![]() There are a huge range of sizes available – from tiny pocket sized reflectors that will illuminate a small area (such as a face) to six-foot tall reflectors that will need a stand to keep them in position. You’ll also find some rectangular reflectors come with built-in handles. Personally, I’m a big fan of the triangular reflectors, as they come with a built-in handle, making them very easy to hold. Circular reflectors tend to be the most budget friendly and have the widest range of sizes. The most common remains the circular reflector but you’ll also find square, rectangular and triangular versions available. Nowadays reflectors come in a variety of shapes. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours so it’s important to know what you’re looking for and what will best suit your needs. There are a bewildering range of choices to the uninitiated when it comes to reflectors. Image by Dwayne Bent Choosing a reflector In this article we’re going to take a look at reflectors and how to work with them. In photographic terms, this means that you can use a reflector to bounce or diffuse either natural or artificial light. Without light, there is no image! And one of the most useful accessories for all photographers to carry is a reflector.Ī reflector is a specialised reflective surface used to redirect light towards a given subject. ![]() As I’ve mentioned many, many times everything in photography boils down to light.
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