A surface that bounces light back onto the subject, usually to fill in shadows. Reflectors are often round, foldable panels in white, silver or gold, but a white wall or a piece of card also works.
White gives soft, neutral light, silver gives brighter and harder light, and gold gives warm light. See also fill light.
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Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.