How to use a 5 in 1 reflector for better natural light photography

Are you a natural light photographer? Need a little "punch" in your photography? Well, if you have't used a reflector, this might be worth a watch.

This how-to lighting photography tutorial shows you behind the scenes lighting techniques to using a reflector for lighting your portrait photography.

This lighting technique will work with multiple genres like wedding photography, fashion photography, family photography and even boudoir photography.

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[CloudStrife]

I know you are using the first method as fill but it looks like horror lighting. This is why we need more assistants lol. More reflectors everywhere!

[kirstenboczar]

Love the look of the 1st set - the reflector below

[WestcottLighting]

Great work Sal, thank you for sharing!

[ssi]

I bout fell out of my chair when you laid that camera and lens on the deck railing. What’s that holster on your hip for?

[orion]

Loved the hand posing, arms on the last set

[Itsmejess]

I was trying to find out how to use the translucent reflector for an upcoming outdoor shoot and this was perfect, thank you!!

[balamina]

Thank you so much Sal, helpful and informative!

[davef]

I agree with 000CloudStrife. Silver from underneath give great (sic) "Monster Lighting" the other advantage (LOL) is it's a good way to make sure the model squints. (You can see her rest her eyes between shots, Model +) If you use gold you can get "Two" different color balances on the face? "Monster Gold" Better to get a White/Black and try some subtraction lighting with the black . The white becomes "Fill" not a predominate source like silver and is easier on model eyes. It also eliminates any contaminating lighting from below such a green cast from grass.

[JulieKatt]

This is very helpful with the comparison shots. I am used to being on the other side of the camera as a model, and now in my midlife years I'm creating videos for the first time and don't understand enough about all the extra lighting assists. I'm so amazed at how far the industry has come with the ability to not only view the pictures immediately, but to also edit in so many ways in less time. Thanks for this great video Sal and I wish I would've had you as a photographer!

[Keith]

I like the overhead at distance and the scrim image. Thanks for the video as I enjoy watching you do your stuff. I am 70 years old and maybe I will come out of retirement because I enjoy photography so much.

[cmillerphotos]

I need more of watching you work with models. I've been shooting for a while and know must of what you covered, but I'm not a natural "people person" so the way you interact with your models is very useful and instructive for me. Thanks for the videos!!!

[raulgamino]

Great video! I learned something new today! Thank you!

[sandralind]

Great job, clear, concise & to the point. Tyvm Sal…new subbie.

[worldpeace]

Now I just need your assistant holding up the scrim/reflector

[kcmikey]

I appreciate this lesson very much. Do you generally feel that the reflector needs to be that size or are there smaller ones that can be equally effective? Also, for times that you don't have an extra hand to hold them, are there portable and flexible stands of sorts that can be used for reflectors?

[pamjohnston]

Sal, how far back is a reflector effective? Seems like when using one, you are very limited in how image is framed. If you wanted to do a pullback, what are the options? With the pull backs using the scrim, you'd have to edit out the assistant/reflector. Any way to avoid this additional work?

[dcanon]

Nice video and yes, amazing how many don’t understand the scrim. Would you consider using the scrim and white reflector underneath just to get a touch more light into the eyes? And you ought to pay us a visit on the West Coast of Florida, and Siesta Key beach as the sand is crushed quartz. Loads of fun. 🤣.

[requirementswizard]

Hello Sal,
When you say 7200, what are you referring to? Is that the focal length of your lens?

[StephenRansom]

Love me some good scrimmin'! Any advice on using the scrim but trying to get some catch light/brightness in the eye? What combination of scrim and OCF would you use for this without making the whole face also look light it was lit with OCF? On another note, my stomach went in knots when you placed your camera on the railing like that 🙂

[clarkconway]

I think my favorite was the middle portrait of Anna with the reflector being thrown. Is that a Florida location you are shooting at on the beach? Thanks Sal!