Reflector

Light

A panel that bounces light back towards the subject to fill in shadows.

The cheapest and most portable light modifier. White gives soft, neutral light. Silver gives harder and brighter light. Gold gives warm light, beautiful at golden hour. A reflector doesn't have to be a purchased disc: white card, a silver foil tray or even a light-colored wall do the same.

Tools that help with this:

Golden Hour & Blue Hour Indicative Light Meter

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