Having fun with Photo reflectors

I just recently acquired a Photo Reflector, the 5 in 1 type with 5 different surfaces.  Cost about $60 and is probably the best $60 I ever spent. 

See samples of my boudoir photoshoot where I used reflectors here http://boudoirsc.com

Here is what all the different sides of the reflector are for:

• White Side – for natural results
• Black Side – to block light and to shade
• Silver Side - add contrast to image
• Gold Side - for warmer but still natural light
• Translucent – to diffuse and soften light

What we did mostly is to point my SB-800 flash towards the reflector instead of the subject and let the light bounce through the reflector creating a softer light with less harsh shadows.  We used mostly gold and silver for this photo shoot although I prefer the silver because the gold introduces a yellow cast to the photo.

Here is a sample boudoir shot with no flash, just natural light.

Here is a boudoir photograph with flash bounced off the silver side of the reflector.  Notice how her skin is glowing with a silver sheen.