White fabric reflects the light most naturally making it our most popular reflector and a great tool to start with. The white fabric gives you a soft, natural light that is ideal for outdoor portraits when the sun is strong, or in studio shoots when you’re using flash. To get the best effect from the white reflector it should be placed in fairly close proximity to your subject.

The metallic Silver fabric increases the light output and creates more contrast and crisp colors. The Silver reflector is ideal for shooting in low light or when you need a stronger light. Be aware that in the strong midday light, the Silver can prove to be quite intense, so in that instance you can either move it further away or position indirectly, or use the white side instead.

The SunSilver fabric creates a somewhat warmer light with a slightly higher light output and more contrast than its white counterpart. As a result, this is a very popular reflector that is often used in sunsets or when a warmer and more natural skin tone is wanted.

The Translucent fabric is actually a diffuser that creates a softer light with less contrast. Typically, you’d shoot through a Translucent reflector by holding it above your subject to soften your flash or direct sunlight, that way it goes between the light source and the subject.

The metallic Gold fabric creates a warmer light with a lower color temperature. For example, if you’re taking a sunset portrait but you need to compensate for the sun dropping too low, the Gold reflector can provide the warmth you need to get the shot.

This isn’t actually a reflector, it’s a tool you can use to flag off light and eliminate unwanted light. By using the reflector with Black fabric, you can create shadows in your image, such as on the cheeks of your model, which helps to visually sculpt a face.