The Umbrella Academy: Why every photographer should buy umbrellas!

In this video, I am going to share with you how umbrella types differ by comparing images from a recent test shoot and then I am going to share three ways you can use umbrellas in your work for years to come. To get a special offer from Evoto, please visit Wether you’re a beginning needing to buy your first lighting kit or a seasoned professional, you’ll find these tips invaluable. When I got my first set of lights in 1998, I started with two 75cm (30’) umbrellas. Back then, I used them for environmental portraits on location. One umbrella illuminated the room, and the other lit up the person’s face. This simple approach marked the beginning of my lighting journey, and even after 25 years, I still use umbrellas and I probably have one with me on every shoot. Umbrellas primarily come in two varieties – shallow and deep. Shallow umbrellas are said to produce soft light with widespread distribution, On the other hand, deep umbrellas are sai