Shooting outdoor portraits offers a lot of creative opportunities, but it can be a bit of a pain to lug lighting to a location. Knowing how to work with natural light and a reflector can give you a lot of the versatility of an artificial light without all the inconvenience. This fantastic video tutorial will show you four different ways to use a reflector for outdoor portraits.
Coming to you from Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens, this awesome video tutorial will show you four different lighting setups using a reflector. 5-in-1 reflectors are both cheap and tremendously useful, making them the kind of tool every photographer should have in their kit. This makes them ideal for photographers who are new to portrait work, as it will teach you how to start reading and shaping light without breaking the bank. Furthermore, reflectors are always an extremely handy tool to have around, so it is not like you will outgrow yours. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Morgan.
If you would like to continue learning about how to light a portrait, be sure to check out "Illuminating The Face: Lighting for Headshots and Portraits With Peter Hurley!