Reflectors, both natural and store bought, work in the same way: they reflect the light back onto your subject in order to lighten the shadows on any chosen area. Technically, a reflector is anything that reflects light, so it can be something that is already in your environment, such as a white wall, or you can purchase a dedicated reflector so that you don’t have to rely on finding a natural one. Got that? Great! Then let’s dive into the “meat” of the post! What is a reflector? So in this post, I’m going to cover what a reflector is, when you might want to use one, when the right time is to get one, and if you do, which one you should get.īefore we dive in, if you’re interested in learning more about light, be sure to download our Photography Lighting Starter Guide! You'll learn all about the building blocks of light - its colour, intensity and direction - along with some ideas for using each one to kickstart your creative juices. A reflector is simply a tool that will help you change or mould the light to suit your vision, and help you get your images to look the way you want them to. Knowing how to manipulate the light around you is crucial as you progress in your photography journey, because those subtle nuanced shifts in light can have a major impact on your images. Have you heard people talking about a reflector, wondered what it does, and whether you need one? Then good news, that’s exactly what I’m going to be answering in this post!
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