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MFG# L2798900
Samy's Part# ARRI531220
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Create special effects with the addition of filters. Change background colors or the over all mood of the scene. Just add this filter frame and all the filters you want. The filter frames slide into the lamphead accessory holders. Arri Filter Frames are circular and heat resistant.
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MFG# 100990
Samy's Part# S-029909
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The Profoto Umbrella Diffuser (Small) is simple yet clever accessory that is pulled over the front of a white or silver umbrella to turn it into a softbox, thereby creating a softer and more diffused light. Compatible with the Umbrella Shallow White S and the Umbrella Shallow Silver S. Reduces...
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MFG# ND001
Samy's Part# S-038982
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The Mola Nylon Diffuser for Demi Reflector is a replacement nylon diffuser for the Mola Demi Reflector. It will slightly softens and diminish the light output of the reflector by 1/3 stop when mounted to your strobe head.

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MFG# 5561
Samy's Part# S-028715
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Ice Light owners can now control the beam of their Ice Light by simply snapping-on the Westcott Barn Doors for Ice Light. Used in the same fashion as barn doors for strobes, the Ice Light's barn doors can be used to deflect and shape the Ice Light's output. All metal construction.

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MFG# 301P
Samy's Part# S-018849
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The Westcott Basics 40 In. 5-in-1 Reflector (2-Pack) is versatile in the field and in the studio, providing shadow-lightening detail in your subject, using available, or studio lighting. It starts out as a translucent white disc -- perfect for softening direct sun, or lights without diffusion....
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MFG# 200892
Samy's Part# S-065198
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The LA Rag House 18 x 24 in. Single Scrim (Black) has tig welded 1/4″ solid rod stainless steel frame with radius corners and identifying green webbing on all 3 sides.
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MFG# C000251LLSSW
Samy's Part# CALF000251LLSSW
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The California Sunbounce Sun-Swatter Pro Le Louche Screen (4x6 ft.) is mobile shade on a pole. It is ideal for shading a model in bright sunlight without cumbersome set-ups for each shot. It is a 6x8' Le Louche screen for the Big Sun-Swatter frame that modifies light by using the roll of printed...
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MFG# DL1642SG
Samy's Part# PHOTDL1642SG
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We've spent 15 years perfecting our Litedisc to ensure the best design possible-just one reason we sell more reflectors and diffusers than anyone else in the world.

Flat-guaranteed!-Our Litediscs are guaranteed to be flat to ensure a smooth, even reflection.

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MFG# ASGBFMMSET2
Samy's Part# S-071768
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MFG# ASGBFMMSET1
Samy's Part# S-071767
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MFG# 101205
Samy's Part# S-058803
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Designed for hairlighting, accent lighting or other uses requiring directional control, the 
Profoto A1 Grid Kit clicks on the flash magnetically like the A1's other accessories and narrows the flash's wide beam spread. A 20-degree grid is included for tight, directional beam control, while the...
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MFG# EL26386
Samy's Part# S-026514
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Easy to set up, lightweight and fitting into most Elinchrom carrying bags, umbrellas are ideal for portraits and groups. With Elinchrom's unique central shaft, Elinchrom umbrella offer the most symmetrical light distribution. All EL-umbrellas are made with non-fluorescent material. The Elinchrom...
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MFG# 909317
Samy's Part# PHOG909317
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The Photogenic 60" White Eclipse umbrella is notable for its ability to eliminate the "ghost" image created by the exposed ribs of ordinary umbrellas. White reflective fabric covers the ribs and removes them from the primary light path.

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MFG# EL26062
Samy's Part# S-005743
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Easy to set up, lightweight and fitting into most Elinchrom carrying bags, umbrellas are ideal for portraits and groups. With Elinchrom's unique central shaft, Elinchrom's umbrellas offer the most symmetrical light distribution. All umbrellas are made with non-fluorescent material. The Elinchrom...
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MFG# DL1332WS
Samy's Part# PHOTDL1332WS
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We've spent 15 years perfecting our Litedisc to ensure the best design possible-just one reason we sell more reflectors and diffusers than anyone else in the world.

Flat-guaranteed!-Our Litediscs are guaranteed to be flat to ensure a smooth, even reflection.

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MFG# RS2003
Samy's Part# S-008641
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This heavy duty 3-section one piece crossbar features twist locks to allow continuous adjustment from 4 feet to 10 feet. Just turn the section counterclockwise to release, extend to the length desired and then turn clockwise to lock in place. Features locking screws for a secure fit to user's...
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MFG# 917930
Samy's Part# PHOG917930
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A wide coverage reflector with a satin anodized surface. Used with the background light, this reflector has a narrow 1"x 3" slot that allows some spill to rim light the subject, while also illuminating the background. 150° angle of coverage.
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MFG# 1303
Samy's Part# WESC1303
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This silver/white reflector provides a perfect combination. Provide punch to your images using the specular silver or reflect soft neutral light back onto your subject utilizing the white.

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MFG# 2021
Samy's Part# WESC2021
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The Wescott 60in. Optical White Satin with Removable Black Cover Umbrella is a great portable way to really soften or reflect light from a flash or strobe. With the cover in place, easily bounce light. Remove the cover for instant diffusion.

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MFG# L2791900
Samy's Part# ARRI531320
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Creates special effects with the addition of filters. Change background colors or the over all mood of the scene. Just add this filter frame and all the filters you want and slide them into the lamphead accessory holders.
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MFG# 1404
Samy's Part# WESC1404
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Keep it neutral by reflecting light back into your subject using the white reflective surface or go warm utilizing the gold. No wonder this size is the #1 seller as it's large enough to photograph portraits, couples and small groups, yet can still be easily handheld for on-location work.

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MFG# C000120
Samy's Part# CALF000120
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This California Sun Bounce Screen is made from the finest reflective and translucent materials available worldwide.
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MFG# 909201
Samy's Part# PHOG909201
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The Photogenic 45" White Eclipse umbrella is notable for its ability to eliminate the "ghost" image created by the exposed ribs of ordinary umbrellas. White reflective fabric covers the ribs and removes them from the primary light path. Includes a removable black fabric cover that fastens...
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MFG# EL26350
Samy's Part# S-045775
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Easy to set up, lightweight and fitting into most Elinchrom umbrellas are ideal for portraits and groups. With Elinchrom's unique central shaft, Elinchrom's umbrellas offer the most symmetrical light distribution. All umbrellas are made with non-fluorescent material. 85 cm umbrellas are ideal...
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MFG# DL1652SG
Samy's Part# PHOTDL1652SG
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We've spent 15 years perfecting our Litedisc to ensure the best design possible-just one reason we sell more reflectors and diffusers than anyone else in the world.

Flat-guaranteed!-Our Litediscs are guaranteed to be flat to ensure a smooth, even reflection.

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MFG# DL1522ZZ
Samy's Part# PHOTDL1522ZZ
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We've spent 15 years perfecting our Litedisc to ensure the best design possible-just one reason we sell more reflectors and diffusers than anyone else in the world.

Flat-guaranteed!-Our Litediscs are guaranteed to be flat to ensure a smooth, even reflection. Double Laminated-All metalic foil...
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MFG# DL1232WG
Samy's Part# PHOTDL1232WG
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We've spent 15 years perfecting our Litedisc to ensure the best design possible-just one reason we sell more reflectors and diffusers than anyone else in the world.

Flat-guaranteed!-Our Litediscs are guaranteed to be flat to ensure a smooth, even reflection.

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MFG# 1304
Samy's Part# WESC1304
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Collapsible Illuminator Reflectors, Silks & Solids are compact, lightweight and convenient to carry. When open, they are flat squares or rectangles. No disassembly is required to close them. They effortlessly fold to small, hand-held circles one-third their original size. High-carbon steel frames...
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MFG# EL26351
Samy's Part# S-045776
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The Elinchrom 33 In. Eco Umbrella (Translucent) can be used as a direct shoot through or indirect bounce light with a wide soft spread of light. EL-Umbrellas are delivered with a sleeve for transport and protection. The 7 mm Umbrella shaft fits to EL Compacts and Heads with the centred Umbrella...
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MFG# DL1322WS
Samy's Part# PHOTDL1322WS
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We've spent 15 years perfecting our Litedisc to ensure the best design possible-just one reason we sell more reflectors and diffusers than anyone else in the world.

Flat-guaranteed!-Our Litediscs are guaranteed to be flat to ensure a smooth, even reflection.

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MFG# 4918
Samy's Part# S-075543
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Westcott's L60-B Gel & Umbrella Reflector Mount attaches to the L60-B's 45 Degree Ultra Reflector for secure mounting of an umbrella and gels. Create dramatic effects or change the color of backgrounds with the included red, yellow, green, blue, and diffusion gels. Max load 1.3 lb. (0.6 kg).

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MFG# 4724
Samy's Part# S-067138
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A light modifier duo that's ideal for light control, the Westcott Snoot with Honeycomb Grid (Bowens/Godox Mount)
narrows your light source's beam spread while eliminating spill and enabling selective lighting. Using the snoot alone, the light is narrowed into a soft-edged circle, the diameter...
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MFG# 5562
Samy's Part# S-028716
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The Ice Light's color-correcting CTO hard gel can be used by itself or in tandem with the Ice Light's barn door system. This durable, hard plastic Westcott Tungsten Gel for Ice Light can be used to color-correct the Ice Light's original daylight balanced light output to a tungsten color temperature.

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MFG# 4631D
Samy's Part# S-016917
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The Umbrella Diffuser for Parabolic Umbrella is a very useful and a good quality Parabolic umbrella by its manufacturer Westcott. White full stop diffuser that fastens to the front of the 7.0' White, Silver or Black/White Parabolic Umbrellas via hook and loop fasteners. It yields a quality of...
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MFG# APA0229A31
Samy's Part# S-081246
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The Aputure MC Pro Bubble Diffuser
is designed for the MC Pro mini LED light (available separately). It attaches directly to the front of the panel and helps you create a wider and softer spread of light with your panel. The included mounting bracket is made of aluminum with a black hard-anodized...
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MFG# 1203
Samy's Part# WESC1203
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Collapsible Illuminator Reflectors, Silks & Solids are compact, lightweight and convenient to carry. When open, they are flat squares or rectangles. No disassembly is required to close them. They effortlessly fold to small, hand-held circles one-third their original size. High-carbon steel frames...
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Light modifiers like diffusers & reflectors are essential tools for photographers looking to gain control over the lighting in their shooting environment. In traditionally challenging lighting conditions, such as harsh sunlight or low light environments, light modifiers allow photographers to manipulate light to achieve their desired results. With the use of reflectors and other light modifiers, photographers can create dynamic and striking images that would otherwise be difficult to achieve with natural light alone.

Our collection of light modifiers, including light diffusers, light reflectors, beauty dishes, photography umbrellas, snoots, and light grids, are essential for any photographer looking to expand their skills and creativity. Photography umbrellas, for example, can be used to create a soft, natural-looking light or a more dramatic, contrasty light. Beauty dishes provide a more focused and directed light, perfect for portrait photography.  Snoots and light grids allow for precise control over the spread of light, enabling even more creative possibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

What Does a Light Diffuser Do?

A light diffuser is a device or material that scatters light that passes through it in multiple directions. When using a light diffuser, you are reducing the intensity of shadows and creating softer, more evenly distributed light. Light diffusers are commonly used light modifiers for photography, stage lighting, and film and video production.

Why Do Photographers Use Light Reflectors?

Photographers use light reflectors as light modifiers to better control the lighting for their shots. They are used to fill shadows, add highlights, or change the overall balance of light in a photograph. Light reflectors are most commonly used in portrait and product photography to add natural-looking fill light that emphasizes details.

What Are the Best Light Modifiers for Portrait Photography?

For portrait photography, beauty dishes, softboxes, and large photography umbrellas are highly recommended. Beauty dishes create a natural, yet focused light, softboxes offer a soft, flattering illumination, and umbrellas diffuse light evenly, reducing harsh shadows and highlighting facial features effectively. Using these lighting tools together gives you greater creative control over the lighting and mood for your photos.

What's the Difference Between a Snoot and a Light Grid?

A snoot channels light into a tight, concentrated beam, perfect for creating dramatic spotlight effects and isolating subjects. In contrast, a light grid allows for more controlled and even light distribution, softening the edges of the light, and reducing spill for more precise lighting in photography.

Can Photography Umbrellas Be Used Outdoors?

Photography umbrellas are indeed versatile for both indoor and outdoor use. Outdoors, they excel in softening harsh sunlight, reducing shadows, and providing balanced lighting. Their portability makes them ideal for on-location shoots, helping photographers achieve studio-quality lighting in various natural environments. However, like a regular umbrella, they are affected by wind so be sure to stabilize your equipment or avoid windy conditions.

Is There a Difference in Using Light Modifiers for Video Versus Still Photography?

Yes, the key difference lies in lighting continuity. For video, light modifiers must support continuous lighting, ensuring steady, flicker-free illumination. Softboxes, diffusers, and reflectors are adapted to provide consistent lighting, crucial for maintaining visual uniformity throughout video recordings, unlike the more static needs of still photography.

What Is the Best Light Angle for Portrait Photography?

For optimal portrait photography, position the light source at a 45 to 60-degree angle towards the subject, combined with a top-down 45-degree angle to illuminate the face. This setup creates a flattering balance of light and shadow. Additionally, using a reflector on the unlit side of the face increases exposure, enhancing facial details and creating a more dimensional image.

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