Diy photography reflector

Reflective photography umbrellas are a popular way to create a soft, diffuse lighting effect for portrait photography. They are also quick, easy and cheap to make out of an umbrella and reflective silver or gold paint. Learn how to make your own reflective photography umbrella with this DIY photography project.

One of the biggest suggestions I got from my reader survey (which you can still take here and enter for a chance to win free money and suggest tutorials like these!) was more photo tutorials. Well, today I've got a super easy tutorial that you can use to make your portraits (or selfies!) look brighter and more professional. A reflector is used in portrait photography to spread more light across your subject's face. As you can see in the above before & after photo, without a reflector, I have…

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Have you ever wondered how to use a reflector in photography, or what a reflector even does?! Then check this out:

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Today, I'm sharing part 1 of my indoor lighting photography tips and techniques. No fancy gear needed here - just your phone and a few household items!

To be a good photographer, you have to place light where you need it. Two simple options to modify lighting are reflectors and diffusers.

How to Use a Reflector to Get Gorgeous Skin Tones. Our natural light teaching series for photographers continues with a tutorial on how to use reflectors

I've got a fun little DIY light modifier for you today. I call it the High Fashion Specular Reflector or "shiny board" for short. In my travels, I have to carry a LOT of gear. Especially when the trip is on my own dime and I don't have a budget to rent the cool toys I want to have. I came up with the idea for this reflector through experimentation and just obnoxious luck. I

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! Knowing how to manipulate the light around you is crucial as you progress in your photography journey, because those subtle n