![]() In my left hand I held the small Silver color reflector, filling the shadows (fill light) on his faceת and behind him was an open window for additional light on his beautiful white hair (back light). The light was coming from a 45-degree angle, creating this dramatic volume on Getho’s face (you can read more about “sculpturing” with 45 degrees light in this post here). Just like in the studio, my main light source (key light) was the house door (right side of the frame). This image is a little bit complex in terms of lighting because there are three sources of lighting here. A fisherman from the small community of Sea Gypsy living in, Thailand. In such a situation, without using a reflector, the character will turn out completely black (silhouette) but with a reflector held on my left hand, I was able to light up her face. I measured the light from the background (using spot metering). Please note that although the woman is standing in the shade and the background is bright, the woman is not a black silhouette and the background is not burned out. This picture was taken on the border of Afghanistan and Tajikistan. On the left wall of the house, there was a small window (as can beautifully seen illuminating in the background), My trusty camera assistant Hardik Pandaya, held a silver colored reflector below the subject ‘s face in order to fill any shaded areas such as under the eyes. He was sick therefore it was not an option to move him outside. In this picture, taken in the western Indian Rabari tribe, for the National Geographic Traveler magazine (Israeli edition), our model was sitting in a dark mud house. But when dealing with the harsh mid-day light, a reflector is almost a must. We all love taking pictures at sunrise and sunset. Why use a reflector in portrait photography: I sometimes use other larger reflectors (mainly in cinematography productions), but this 12″ reflector suits my needs in travel photography Mainly because it is small enough, allowing me to hold it with one hand and the camera with the other. This mini-guide, will focus on the main reflector I use for my work.ġ2 ” in size, and costs less than a movie theater ticket. With so many types of reflectors on the market, I cannot review them all. A reflector Is usually a reflective fabric, stretched over a bendy ring, allowing it to fold, and easy to carry. ![]() There are hundreds of different types of reflectors, which differ in sizes and colors (i.e. Reflector: It is just that! It reflects light. It is cheap, easy to carry and especially does not frightens my subjects, who themselves can be a little intimidating at times. ![]() So here comes into action what I like to call my secret weapon in outdoor Portrait Photography. However sometimes, as you all probably know, natural light does not do what he’s told. ![]() You could say that 99% of my portraits are done under natural light only. If you’ve followed this blog in the passing year, you probably figured out already that I’m a freak of making portrait in natural light. Posted by odedwagen in Uncategorized / TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY / Lighting techniques / Gear / Portraits tagged with portrait photography / Photography Reflector in outdoor Photography / Reflector / Reflectors / Reflectors for portrait / Reflectors for portraits / portrait in natural light / reflectors for portrait photography / reflectors and portrait photography / portraits / how to use reflectors in outdoor photography / best reflector for portrait photography / portrait with reflectors / reflectors in portrait photography On Sep 18 2013Įnhance your portraits using equipment that costs less than a movie theater ticket.
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