Reflectors and such

Coleman Photography

Hey all, was woundering if you could give me some good suggestions on a good reflector and anything of the sort for outside portraits. I currently dont have anything but feel i need to get something. thanks in advance.

ziggy53

Coleman Photography wrote:

Hey all, was woundering if you could give me some good suggestions on a good reflector and anything of the sort for outside portraits. I currently dont have anything but feel i need to get something. thanks in advance.

So far I have had good luck using automotive sun shade reflectors.

rainbow

ziggy53 wrote:

So far I have had good luck using automotive sun shade reflectors.

That makes so much sense! I can now grab my wife's reflector to try as a new toy. Easier to explain than purchasing one!

Art Scott

I really like the Chameleon 5-n-1 reflectors and own 2 sets so I can have 2 of each color for balance......I believe mine are 32".................

Coleman Photography

how about to just soften the light that is coming in also. I guess what i am asking is what is a decent set up for shoot out doors as for a reflector softner for harsh lighting or dull lighting.

ziggy53

Coleman Photography wrote:

how about to just soften the light that is coming in also. I guess what i am asking is what is a decent set up for shoot out doors as for a reflector softner for harsh lighting or dull lighting.

There are lots of ways to go, depending upon the outdoor situation.

See if this link gives you any ideas:

http://www.photoflexlightingschool.com/Lighting_Lessons/Basic_Lighting/Portrait_Outdoor/Senior_Portraits_using_LiteDiscs_Outside/index.html

I do suggest looking through the series:

http://www.photoflexlightingschool.com/Lighting_Lessons/index.html
http://www.photoflexlightingschool.com/Equipment_Lessons/Reflectors/index.html

Manfr3d

I tend to prefer gold and white over silver reflectors because of the
warmer colors. But as soon as you start experimenting you'll find
out which ones you prefer.

divamum

You may find this thread of interest...

I've used car reflectors (get the kind where you get TWO pop-open ones for a wide windscreen - I think they're the XL that Walmart sells which are 2 for $12 or so), and a sheet of white foamboard also works very nicely as a cheap and easy reflector (the rigidity makes it easy to hold, too)

pathfinder

Coleman Photography wrote:

how about to just soften the light that is coming in also. I guess what i am asking is what is a decent set up for shoot out doors as for a reflector softner for harsh lighting or dull lighting.

A hand held scrim is a very nice way to soften the light

Or you can have someone hold up an old white bedsheet for a lower cost, but not nearly as handy scrim...


California Sun Bounce makes a whole line of scrims used by photographers and movie studios.