How To Hold & Angle A Reflector

[ElizaMM]

What is a good way to to hold & angle a reflector, when there isn't a friend/relative handy and having the subject hold it does not fit the shot?

 

[480sparky40 40]

I use a light stand with a boom arm. A tripod will work as well.

 

[ElizaMM]

Thanks. That gave me the idea for an immediate work-around.

 

[Derrel]

If you do not have an extra piece of grip gear,consider using a step stool,stepladder,chair,or a box of one type or another. A reflector can be taped,propped, or wired, or strung, or roped as well, as long as its position is helpful

 

[Dao]

I bought one of this before so I can mount it on my light stand
https://www.adorama.com/fpxcp200.html

Of course, most of the reflector mounting equipment does not work too well in a windy situation.

 

[Derrel]

CHECK out what one or two A-clamps can do https://www.adorama.com/ttrspc2fslv.html?rfkref=productPage

Available at MANY outlets...in small,large,and medium sizes..

 

[Dao]

CHECK out what one or two A-clamps can do https://www.adorama.com/ttrspc2fslv.html?rfkref=productPage

Available at MANY outlets...in small,large,and medium sizes..

Yes, I remembered I saw someone on the net connect 2 of those clips together (with a nut and bolt) and have one clamp on a post and the other end on the reflector!

 

[adamhiram]

Similar to @Dao, I use a Flashpoint ball head reflector holder that mounts on top of any light stand. This one is a little more robust, in that you can angle it in any direction rather than just vertically. I use it for fill for most portrait shoots.