Shoot-through umbrella

Shoot-through Umbrella
Shoot-through Umbrella
If we want softer light from an umbrella, we need the shoot through type, which can be placed as close as we like to the subject.

I use a 40in shoot-through umbrella above and slightly to one side with a 48in silver Lastolite reflector below with a flash illuminating the background to give an even feel.

See also: Umbrella, Lighting, Photograph, Light, Near