Best Studio Light Modifier: Softbox, Umbrella or Beauty Dish? Portrait Lighting Tutorial

It is important to understand what a light modifier is and how it will impact your portrait lighting or headshot photography. Umbrellas, softboxes, brolly boxes and beauty dishes are all important lighting tools for photographers. In this portrait lighting tutorial I am going to break down the differences in studio light modifiers, using gear from LumoPro, Wescott, Photoflex, Adorama and more. I will discuss umbrellas, brolly boxes, softboxes and beauty dishes to help you understand HOW and WHY to pick the right one. I am also going to show you the different kind of light they each produce. Be sure to stay tuned until the end and I will teach you a cool little trick for testing catchlights before you shoot. The primary goal of ALL of these modifiers is to broaden the light source so that you don’t get the harsh shadows that are created by direct flash. Remember that in general – the bigger the light source, the softer the light. The lessons you will learn here work for speedlites and monolights. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO CowboyStudio 43in White Black Reflector Photo Studio Brolly Box: http://amzn.to/29YWCOT LumoPro Double Flash Bracket Speed Ring: http://amzn.to/29Xiooa LumoPro LP180R Flash: http://amzn.to/2azlrTB Flashpoint 320M 150 Watt AC/DC Monolight Strobe: http://amzn.to/29YW9MJ Neewer 33”Black & White Reflective Lighting Umbrella: http://amzn.to/29YWVsT LumoPro LP735 3-in-1 43” Compact Umbrella: http://amzn.to/29YW9Mw ** My favorite Westcott 43-Inch Optical White Satin Collapsible Umbrella: http://amzn.to/2acNf17 Glow 60” White Parabolic Umbrella with Removable Silver/Black Layer: http://amzn.to/29YWv68 LumoPro 10ft Air Cushioned Light Stand: http://amzn.to/29Slhou CowboyStudio 43in White Black Reflector Photo Studio Brolly Box: http://amzn.to/29R0bro Photoflex Litedome Platinum, Medium 24” x 32" Softbox: http://amzn.to/29Ska8o Small LiteDome Q39 Softbox 12”X 16": http://amzn.to/2azn3wz 22” Glow White Beauty dish: http://amzn.to/29SkvIk Black Glass Marbles: http://amzn.to/29XDKpq - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DON'T MISS OUT ON MORE WAYS TO LEARN MY WEBSITE: https://www.JoeEdelman.com This includes my portfolio, over 300 articles, and interviews! WANNA SEE MY GEAR? https://www.joeedelman.com/my-photogr... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LET'S CONNECT! Follow on INSTAGRAM:   / joeedelman   Follow on FACEBOOK:   / thejoeedelman   Follow on THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@joeedelman Follow on X / TWITTER:   / joeedelman   Check my boards on PINTEREST:   / thejoeedelman   Connect on LINKEDIN:   / thejoeedelman   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for or provided equipment or material shown in this video #ishootpeople #joeedelman