Gear: Shoot Thru Umbrella

Basically, the output and diffusion level of a white umbrella and the silver one can be the same really if used skillfully. But the main difference is that you can actually stick the shoot-through nearer to the subject to get more of the wrapping effect of a huge light.

Here's the set-up of the photo above:


Had I used the silver version, the umbrella would have to be much farther from the subject.



The lovely light fall-off on my semi-clenched hand also shows the effect of the white umbrella being really near. The light source is now bigger which translates to a more softer light.

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(More of this set, here.)
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Photos by Ryan Macalandag
Gear: Nikon D80, SB-600, umbrella, lightstand
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