Using reflectors for portraits

[thefroglady08]

I just recently started taking people's portraits in natural light because I do not own any artificial lights. I was thinking I could get some reflectors to use to guide some of the light where I want it, but I can't find any information on this all over google. Can anyone here tell me about this?

 

[joealcantar]

What do you want to know , makes models etc used or how to use them?
http://www.ehow.com/video_4938383_reflectors-outdoor-photography.html
You can also google how to make them if you don't want to spend money right away. You may have some material around the house that you can use. Keep it simple: Basically you place your subject in the light you want and feather the light in to fill the shadows.
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/279427-REG/Westcott_1032_Illuminator_Reflector_Kit_6_in_1.html
Don't get a kit that is too small , and keep in mind that diffusers (white) and light blocks (black) may also be included in the kit. But you have to have a way of holding it and these are kind of hard to hold and shoot, so an assistant is cool to have.
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You have other manufacturers out there and are a little pricey but if it does the job what can one say.
http://www.sunbounce.com/index.php?id=sun_mover0&L=1
http://www.sunbounce.com/index.php?id=1324&L=1


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Shoot well, Joe

 

[tirediron]

Really?

 

[thefroglady08]

How to use them effectively. I understand how they work, but there has to be something I don't know about using them. Thanks for the link.

 

[thefroglady08]

Really what?

Sorry, that's one of those one-word-statements that can't help but sound sarcastic. Can't find a reason anyone here would want to be sarcastic so I'm giving the benefit of the doubt. . . so. . .
really what?

 

[Josh66]

but there has to be something I don't know about using them.

Have someone with you to hold it for you.

 

[joealcantar]

Really what?

Sorry, that's one of those one-word-statements that can't help but sound sarcastic. Can't find a reason anyone here would want to be sarcastic so I'm giving the benefit of the doubt. . . so. . .
really what?

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Just disregard the sarcastic stuff, seems to be the norm here lately. If it gets distracting just message me and will let you know whatever you want.
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Shoot well, Joe

 

[kundalini]

Lastolite's School of Photography has some informative videos.

One of many......

Using TriGrip Reflectors & Diffusers « Lastolite School of Photography

 

[joealcantar]

Lastolite's School of Photography has some informative videos.

One of many......

Using TriGrip Reflectors & Diffusers « Lastolite School of Photography

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I've seen that Tri-Grip and looks like a cool sturdy idea.
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Shoot well, Joe

 

[thefroglady08]

Thanks so much for all of your help! It's amazing what information you can come by in a forum that I, a former college student, can't find after 3 hours of Google. Seriously, thanks.

 

[kundalini]

I've seen that Tri-Grip and looks like a cool sturdy idea.

They are Joe.

 

[joealcantar]

I've seen that Tri-Grip and looks like a cool sturdy idea.

They are Joe.

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I use the California Sunbounce , kind of pricey but got them when they first came out so got a decent deal. Most of the time do not have an assistant so have to secure it to a C-Stand which is nice and sturdy.

I back lit this girl with a reflector gently and as you can see it stayed in place.

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Shoot well, Joe

 

[KmH]

I just recently started taking people's portraits in natural light because I do not own any artificial lights.

So you just use nuclear powered light?

 

[Josh66]

I just recently started taking people's portraits in natural light because I do not own any artificial lights.

So you just use nuclear powered light?

Nice - I like it.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

I just wear a white shirt