How to Use a Reflector: Breathe Your Passion with Vanessa Joy

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There are a lot of ways to use a reflector. Take a look at the difference between a white and silver reflector, how to block or diffuse, as well as other ways that I typically use a reflector during a shoot or at a wedding.
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Комментарии : 87

@josephchan4198 14 дней назад

I forgot how good your videos are. Kudos to Photographer and team.

@scottsater Год назад

I know this video has been around for 3 years, Vanessa! But today I am doing a Senior Portrait Session on a very sunny day. And rather than use fill-flash, I am going to incorporate what you shared on your video here, and use a reflector! YAY! Thanks so much! Always inspiring, upbeat videos of wisdom from you! Thanks for keeping it fun, too :)!!

@Clearonlinevideo 5 лет назад

Great tips! Thanks for sharing, these are seriously one of the best practical and less expensive pieces of gear to have with you. So many options!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Clear Online Video so so so true!!

@szbert 4 года назад

I just found your vids. Not only are they helpful, you're one of the coolest and most entertaining people on youtube

@jimtipton8888 5 лет назад

Thanks Vanessa Joy! Quick, concise and on point! Very informative! Looking forward to more!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Jim Tipton my pleasure!! Happy u like

@cjiscurrentlyonline 5 лет назад

Thank you, Vanessa! I really enjoy your approach to these videos.

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

I so thrilled to hear that you do! Haha I'm having fun :)

@jaypob 5 лет назад

Would love more side-by-side photo comparisons when doing explanations like this. Thanks!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

jaypob you might like this then: instagram.com/tv/BxgSlsbAgAo/?igshid=vqucinqd0dp7

@darrenweston8085 5 лет назад

Ness - Absolutely love your style of photography and teaching vids. LOVE IT !!!!! Please keep them coming !!! Best wishes from UK

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Darren Weston why thank you very much!! Doing my best 😊

@charlesxchaves 3 года назад

Excellent video! Quick and easy

@joeloftus9053 5 лет назад

very informative, love your delivery of the info, it'll stick in my head better than a dry list of options

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Joe Loftus that’s the idea 😉

@emilyirene2806 Год назад

Such a USEFUL video! Thank you!

@xiqueira 5 лет назад

thanks! love the short simple explanations!!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Geraldine C short and sweet 😊

@MikeJamesMedia 5 лет назад

Thanks, Vanessa. (Those 5-ways are really versatile, for the reasons you mentioned. I always keep one around.) Your results are quite pretty!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

super versatile right? I didn't even go into my makeshift clamshell setup I do with that single reflector. You can see that here: instagram.com/tv/BxgSlsbAgAo/

@xeo98.98 4 года назад

Vanessa it's super fun and easy to follow ( second language learner here) thank you for this and all the knowledge you share

@jonstivers 2 года назад

I like the black tape on your shirt. You are funny and informative, thank you :)

@PostColorGear 5 лет назад

I love the format of these new videos!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

The Post Color Blog me too! So much fun :)

@brucesmith9144 5 лет назад

Thanks for confirming the next most important “gear” is a very capable assistant!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Bruce Smith um yes. I agree with that wholeheartedly

@Noealz 5 лет назад

Always a joy to watch Vanessa : )

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Noealz Photo pun always intended 😉

@facu_eze_peralta 5 лет назад

I love when i watch a good video of how to use a reflector and the make it rigth! nice job Vanessa! Such a big fan of you and Roberto Valenzuela ♥ Sorry About my bad english, I speak Spanish. Best wishes from Argentina! ♥

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Facundo Peralta podemos hablar en español si prefieres 😊

@reneamaro8476 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this tutorial. You are very charming and entertaining. I hope to see more of your videos. 👍😁

@manoharmgr8235 3 года назад

வீடியோ மிகவும் பயனுள்ளதாக இருந்தது மிக்க நன்றி 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 இரா.மனோகர் சென்னை . Very useful this video sir big thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 R.MANOHAR Chennai.

@kenemesay Год назад

this is a video i've beeeen looking for. where refloctors and diffusers are used in natural lighting instead of expensive lighing gear since i'm a beginner photographer. thank you for this! God bless!

@phynest2012 11 месяцев назад

Short simple and to the point

@mirkops9678 5 лет назад

Amazing !!!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Thanks so much!

@K3zz21 2 года назад

You are amazing

@raygee1138 5 лет назад

Great information-I'm not a wedding photographer (just an amateur shooter), but I find your tips & tricks to be very useful, thanks!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Ray Guarino so glad to hear!

@mattigrafikboi_gametwo 5 лет назад

Awesome Intro xD and video at all. Vanessa is a Joy............ More of these please. Love my reflectors....hope they love me too

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Matti ausm Norden I’m sure they do!

@shamishome 2 года назад

Whta i was looking for,, thanks

@MrFredypalacio 5 лет назад

Super cool!!!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Fredy Palacio yayyyyy Thanks!

@berniestang2616 2 года назад

I absolutely love all your videos … keep them coming . I have a question, in this video : What strap do u have on your camera ,? Thank you in advance !

@teleking58 5 лет назад

Good video Vanessa!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Robbie Keene thanks so much!!

@pattymattes7124 5 лет назад

Thank you!!! I do want one of those Glow Reflectors. The one I want was on sale and now it's not :( Hoping it goes on sale again. I wonder if I can use a windshield sunshade? LOL. I love your videos!!!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Patty Mattes fingers crossed for you!! And you can use a lot of things for a reflector. Lol I hear Brooklyn has some nice ones. 😉

@gregshawphotography8828 5 лет назад

Vanessa, this is very helpful. But what do I do when I am shooting a small wedding, and I am alone? Which is most of the time.

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Greg Shaw I like the lastolite triangle or Halo reflector for that - they’re so light you can hold them yourself!

@danielhamilton698 3 года назад

Haha @1:45. Rob- "Don't mess with the lighting. Dont mess...." *messes with the lighting*

@techbysoup 5 лет назад

Very informative!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Soup thx so much! 😊

@tw9535 5 лет назад

So Vanessa, how often does the white reflector from underneath the couple create a dominant, shadow casting light source from underneath?

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Wilson Newman hard to say - it’s all based on the specific lighting... for example it’s good to have a reflector underneath when the main light is above like a clamshell setup.

@manoharmgr8235 4 года назад

Super

@nirajfilms1040 5 лет назад

I like the lady... how she explained.. thanx

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Niraj films happy you do!

@cashino 5 лет назад

Very informative VJ~

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

cashino thanks 🙏

@dragonfist25 5 лет назад

Nice tips.

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

dragonfist25 thank uuuuuu

@petermarquez4527 5 лет назад

you have the coolest video, is that a new trend black tape across your T-shirt !!

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

peter marquez haha more like hiding a small obscenity

@godhandmultimedia2489 2 года назад

So what if am in a room and there is shadow at side of the person and light 💡 at the other side how should I use the reflector

@KnowTruthLoveTruth 2 года назад

I tried to download the free posing guide mentioned at 4:11 but the website is giving me an error when I key in my email address. It says "this value seems to be invalid". I triple-checked my email address and I did type it correctly. Could it be that it doesn't like email addresses that end in .net ??

@maf3695 5 лет назад

I guess specular highlights is not good? When would you use the gold and silver reflector?

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

maf36 it’s perfectly fine if that’s what you’re going for! I’d use the gold/silver when I wanted a little more warmth in my light bouncing back :)

@andrepepin9792 5 лет назад

The gold reflector rarely gives good results in any circumstances, unless you like yellowish skin. The silver can be used when you want high specular highlights, for certain types of photos commanding that, like a special make-up, costume, or special effect you might want to give to your photo. However, a beauty shot or a shot at a wedding doesn't command high specular highlights!

@davidmarshall5665 Год назад

How do I get the courage to do my first wedding?

@NorahAlkhalaf0 5 лет назад

Is it true that the green grass will reflect the dress and the faces?!!! I have never noticed something like that 😕

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Norah NK yes!! More so when the light is shining harshly down on it. It’s sooooo frustrating!

@syedameen4176 5 лет назад

The Posing guide doesn't gets downloaded?

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

syed ameen it does via a link sent to your email :)

@stevenmeansphotography3861 3 года назад

How many inches is the reflector l

@andreasniggemann 5 лет назад

Nice video. I've stopped using a reflector 15 years ago. Too many downsides (versus off camera flash): You need an assistant, you can only reflect ambient light from certain directions, not from everywhere to everywhere, you cannot overpower the ambient light, it can dazzle your subject(s), you had to put it very high to get a realistic effect (as in this video), after a three hour shooting holding the reflector, your assistant is a professional bodybuilder :-)

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

Andreas Niggemann lol yes she is but it’s lighter than holding off camera flash in places where we’re not allowed to put light stands down

@wanneske1969 Год назад

Using the gold side of the reflector is probably not a good idea ?

@JYP1M 5 лет назад

Glad I watched the whole video, when I saw the screenshot I was like WTF is she holding that reflector underneath 🙄🙄🙄 I saw a couple of people doing that at a museum recently and just shook my head.

@VanessaJoy 5 лет назад

JYP1M hahaha prob not the best screen grab but MADE YA LOOK!

@andrepepin9792 5 лет назад

Well, a reflector can be used underneath to create a clamshell effect, but not when using a natural diffuse light from a large window (coming from the side) or if you have a backlit subject outside on a sunny day. But when you main source of light is a flash or continuous light coming from above and creating important shadows in the neckline, under the nose, etc., you can use a reflector from under to reduce those shadows...