![]() ![]() Diffusion – Diffusion panels are meant to diffuse or soften light.Black reflectors are generally used with portraits on the left and right side of the subject to give them more depth. Black Reflector – Black reflectors are used to add “negative fill.” Use the black reflector to reduce the amount of light around your subject.These reflectors are great because they produce softer light than gold or silver. White Reflector – The white reflector will bounce a small amount of light with a neutral color.Be careful you don’t blind your subject with light, as the reflection can be quite strong. This is great when you need more light in a portrait or when your reflector has to be far from your subject. Silver Reflector – The silver reflector will bounce a lot of light and keep the light color neutral.In our experience the gold reflector is used less than silver or white. This can be perfect for bouncing light during a sunset, or when you want to add some warmth to a portrait. Gold Reflector – The gold reflector will bounce a lot of light and give the light a “gold” color.Here is a breakdown of the 5-in-1 Reflector. ![]() Now, just because there is a product for photographers called a “5-in-1 Reflector,” that doesn’t meant you can’t use anything else to reflect or bounce light. Each of these will bounce light in their own way. The outer surfaces come in a variety of colors – usually you will see gold, silver, white and black. The inner surface of these reflectors is almost always a diffusion panel, meant to have light shine through the light before it hits your subject. How to Use a 5-in-1 Reflectorīasically the job of a 5-in-1 Reflector is to give you a few different options to diffuse and bounce light. You may be amazed at how a simple bounce or diffusion panel can improve your portrait lighting. Before spending money on multiple lights and lighting modifiers, experiment with a 5-in-1 Reflector. ![]()
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