Softboxes are the most popular modifiers when wanting to create a soft and even light. And there is a softbox for every occasion. The range starts from the smallest at 1x1,3’ with the largest at 4x6’. It’s worth keeping in mind that the larger the light source (softbox) and the closer to the light source to the subject, the softer the light will be. Besides the variety in size, you can also choose between a number of different shapes (rectangular, square, octa and strip) and between the different softbox lines below. 

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Umbrellas are the backbone of many photographers’ toolboxes, understandably so, because they are easy to work with and ideal to bring on location. They come in two lines. The Umbrella Deep, ideal when you want to control the light more precisely, and the Umbrella Shallow that are perfect for wide and even light spread.

Which size and fabric should you get?

The umbrellas comes in sizes from 85 cm to 165 cm. The size affects the softness and spread of light. Think of it like this – the larger the umbrella the softer the light will be. When it comes to fabric, the Silver creates a very crisp, direct light with more contrast and a high light output, a little like the light you’d get from a hard reflector. The White reflects a more natural, softer light. The shoot-through umbrellas (translucent) are used to shoot light through and they diffuse and soften the light by reducing contrast. Translucent umbrellas are perfect to create soft light when you’re very close to your subject.

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The clue is in the name – beauty dish. That’s because the unique light it creates, is perfectly suited to bring out the beauty of the subject. Creamy, yet crisp light that feels completely natural makes these modifiers ideal for people photography. The resulting effect is a pristine, natural look with slightly accentuated shadows. The white version delivers a softer and slightly more even light than its silver counterpart that brings more punch and contrast.