What is that reflective thing they use in beach photography to light the model?

Holli M · #1 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 10:35 PM

When you see footage of a photoshoot on the beach, there's always a guy with a reflective (looks kind of like tin-foil fabric) that is reflecting light at the model for the photographer. What is that prop?

Iris R · #2 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 10:36 PM

Reflectors are to reflect more light in the shadow area so the images are not to contrasty. Depending on what look the photographer seeks they will use white just as a fill, gold to warm it up and silver to give it a stronger even lighting look.

Antoniki · #3 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 10:37 PM

Its called a "reflector" and is used by film/TV makers and good photographers for many shots. Gold is good for some skintones, silver or white are also used.

Michael U · #4 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008, 10:37 PM

Someone is on the thumbs game again - the 2 answers above are spot on!

Reflectors are great bits of kit, you can get some on eBay with variable covers, offering gold, silver, white, black and a translucent screen - all really good for flattering lighting effects and easy to use, perfect for portraiture.

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