In our first session on studio photography, we were introduced to different lights and accessories that are used in a studio setup. We got in the studio and took a few shots of each other to see the difference between the different lights and accessories and discussed the possible uses for each of them.
My main model was Andy.......He definately prefers being BEHIND the camera........
Soft box
A soft box is an enclosure around the bulb made up of reflective side and back walls and a diffusing material at the front of the light. This modifies the hard light coming from the bulb and spreads it across the front panel, creating an even and diffused light. As the light is coming from a much larger source and not the small bulb, it gives a much softer light with less shadows. The soft box is used for portraits and fashion photography as the light is very flattering and gives a broad illumination.
Beauty dish
The beauty dish isn't as soft as a soft box but is still one of the softer lights. It gives a dramatic light that wraps around the subjects face. A beauty dish is used in portrait and fashion photography to generate a concentrated pool of light and produce its characteristic round catch light in the subject’s eyes.
Deep reflector A deep reflector gives off a stronger light and gives more contrast. The inside of the deep reflector is shiny silver so gives a stronger effect than a mid reflector.
Snoot
A snoot is a tube that fits over a studio light and allows the photographer to control the direction of the light beam. It concentrates the light through the small opening at the front allowing no light to come out sideways. The snoot gives a more concentrated and harsh source of light and can isolate a subject when using a flash. They are useful when shooting still life.
Umbrella with spill kill
When using a reflective umbrella, the lamp is positioned facing away from the subject, it shoots into the umbrella and the light is then reflected towards the subject.
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