Whether you are a professional or amateur photographer, a photographic diffuser is an indispensable tool, thanks to which you can get great results during a session. It's the simplest modifier, with the help of which we reflect light, directing it to a person, an object or the whole frame. It will work great in the open air, as well as in the studio because it reflects sunlight, as well as flash light coming from the lamp. In this article we will present all the possible uses of a blender, which will convince you that it is a versatile and budget accessory worth equipping yourself with.
You will get many effects
Quadralite 5in1 collapsible reflector is the perfect tool for light modelling in all conditions, enclosed in one small pouch. It has as many as five light modifying surfaces so you can quickly and easily adjust its performance to meet demand.
- white (satin) - allows you to get a highly diffused and soft light, is ideal for filling shadows, is color neutral and can be successfully used as a background,,
- silver (mirrored) - does not disperse light like a white screen and allows to obtain contrasting lighting, does not change the color temperature of the light, can be successfully used both as a source of main and effect light,
- silver-gold - it is covered with a characteristic pattern of alternating gold and silver striations, it gives contrasting light of a warmer color than the silver screen by which it is perfect for portrait photography emphasizing the warm skin tones of the photographed people, it is much more useful than ordinary gold screens,
- diffusion - is a white screen that transmits soft and strongly diffused light, can be used to soften the light coming from the flash or the sun, does not change the color of the light passing through it,
- black - reduces glare and can act as a baffle to limit light propagation or work as a black background.
Use will be comfortable for you
Thanks to the use of two, oppositely located handles, the blender allows comfortable holding, even in harsh conditions during demanding outdoor sessions. The handle with grooves adapted to the hand makes holding comfortable and the grip stable. The handles also make it easier and faster to mount the blender not only on dedicated tripods but also on any everyday objects that allow you to suspend the blender. This is a sensational solution to the problem of not having an assistant.
You can take it anywhere!
Thanks to its light weight, you can always carry it with you. By grabbing the opposite edges of the plane and twisting them in opposite directions you bring them closer to the center and make the blender fold very quickly.
Avoid unattractive shadows on the model's or model's face
In the open air, position collapsible reflector so that it reflects light at a 45-degree angle. You'll get a similar effect to that of using a softbox. Another method is to light from below, which will work well for portraits. This way you will get rid of shadows on the face. The third way is an effect that gives a certain atmosphere and character to the photo. You illuminate only one side of the face, so that the other side remains in shadow.
You will use it as a background
Do you need a black or white background? Thanks to the diffusor you will always have them at hand! Admittedly, the size of this background will not be great, but for a simple portrait that you can use, for example, for a resume it will be completely sufficient.
Protect yourself from the rain
This is one of the less standard uses of a blender. You may have once been surprised by rain during a shoot. Taking all your photography equipment with you, it's likely that you forgot your umbrella or didn't even have room to stow it in your bag. That's nothing! After all, you have a reflector to shield yourself, as well as the model, from the rain! :)