{"product":{"product_id":"B002ZIVKAE","title":"NEEWER 32 Inch/80 Centimeter Light Reflector Light Diffuser 5 in 1 Collapsible Multi Disc with Bag - Translucent, Silver, Gold, White, and Black for Studio Photography Lighting and Outdoor Lighting","price":"25.49","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZVCjNg3TL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZIVKAE"},"comments":[{"body":"You need to use diffused or soft light.try reflecting a lamp off a semi shiny dinner plate or something. Or u can buy those shiny white things photographer s use on amazon for cheapNeewer 32-Inch Portable 5-in-1 Collapsible Round Multi Disc Light Reflector - Translucent, Silver, Gold, White, and Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002ZIVKAE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_O27swb4F3QFSR","subreddit_name":"3DScanning","author":"SimonJonez"},{"body":"\u0026gt; would a store-bought shiny actual reflector make any difference? \r\n\r\n[If it's something like this designed for photography, absolutely.](https://www.amazon.com/Translucent-Collapsible-Reflector-Photography-Situation/dp/B002ZIVKAE/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=Neewer+Reflector\u0026amp;qid=1617683668\u0026amp;sr=8-2) Having your subjects backlit with only shadows on their faces vs. backlit with golden sunlight reflected on their faces makes a world of difference without even adding a flash.\r\n\r\nThat said, your base photo really isn't a bad starting point, so it might just be whatever preset you've used isn't optimized for the photo.","subreddit_name":"AskPhotography","author":"LotharTheLeprechaun"},{"body":"That would definitely work for food or any other product/still life photography. Only thing with the box is that you're limited to solid color backgrounds, unless that's what you want. With a reflector like [this](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZIVKAE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_8PPmxb0WHS41M) you can diffuse/reflect light and compose the background however you want.","subreddit_name":"M43","author":"AgntMichaelScarn"},{"body":"I have [those ones](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cameras-Translucent-Collapsible-Reflector-Photography-Situation/dp/B002ZIVKAE?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;redirect=true\u0026amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00) which I never really used. I suppose this could work? The only thing is the practical side of it since I would 32'' to be too big to carry around in the field. ","subreddit_name":"photography","author":"literally_alliterate"},{"body":"This is the set I bought. I like it because it has all the shades. [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZIVKAE/ref=ppx\\_yo\\_dt\\_b\\_search\\_asin\\_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1](https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZIVKAE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1)","subreddit_name":"AskPhotography","author":"alightkindofdark"},{"body":"All those items are pretty cheap. [The reflector is 15 bucks on amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Translucent-Collapsible-Reflector-Photography-Situation/dp/B002ZIVKAE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1503907674\u0026amp;sr=8-2-spons\u0026amp;keywords=5+in+1+reflector\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;smid=AAWX4OXQA15SW). [The foam core is also about 15 bucks]  \r\n (http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/334961/Office-Depot-Brand-Sturdy-Board-Foam/) (and get a black version for your flag). And yes, foam board is used for bounce. It gives off a spread-out, diffused light that's good for a lot of situations.","subreddit_name":"Filmmakers","author":"andersminor"}]}