Lighting Umbrellas
Impact 7' Improved Parabolic Umbrella (Silver)
- Secure Push Button Locking Mechanism
- Durable Fiberglass Ribs
- Reflective Silver Interior
- Long Throw Capability
Impact 7' Improved Parabolic Umbrella (White/Black)
- Secure Push Button Locking Mechanism
- White Interior
- Black Backing
- Durable Fiberglass Ribs
Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43")
- 8 Aluminum Ribs
- White Translucent Shoot-Through Fabric
- Diffuses and Softens Light
- Standard 8mm Shaft Diameter
Impact White Translucent Umbrella (33")
- 8 Aluminum Ribs
- White Translucent Shoot-Through Fabric
- Diffuses and Softens Light
- Standard 8mm Shaft Diameter
Impact 45" Convertible Umbrella (White Satin with Removable Black Backing)
Impact Convertible Umbrella - White Satin with Removable Black Backing - 60"
Impact White Satin Umbrella (45")
Westcott Optical White Satin Diffusion Umbrella (45")
- Bounce or Shoot Through
- Increases Ambient Light
- Ideal for Fill Light
- 1-Stop Diffusion
Photek Sunbuster SB-84WFG 84" Umbrella Kit
Photek SoftLighter Umbrella with Removable 7mm and 8mm Shaft (36")
- Diffuser Turns Umbrella into a Softbox
- Fiberglass Frame
- 10 Panels Instead of 8
- Removable Black Backing
Godox Reflector Umbrella (Black/White, 33")
Profoto Shallow White Umbrella (Medium, 41")
- Soft White Interior
- Heat-Resistant Materials
- Surface-Treated to Prevent Rust
- Carrying Bag
Godox Parabolic Reflector (White, 65")
- Deep Design, Sharp Falloff
- Moving Light Along Shaft Focuses Output
- Soft but Crisp Output
Other Buying Options
Impact Large Improved Deep White Umbrella (51")
- Secure Push Button Locking Mechanism
- Deep Shape for Directional Control
- White Interior for Soft Contrast
- Compatible with Most Flash Heads
Westcott 7' Umbrella (White / Black)
Impact 7' Parabolic Umbrella (White Translucent)
- White Translucent Fabric, No Backing
- Bounce or Shoot Through
- Improved Locking Mechanism
- Durable 16-Rib Design
Impact X-Large Improved Deep White Umbrella (65")
- Secure Push Button Locking Mechanism
- Deep Shape for Directional Control
- White Interior for Soft Contrast
- Compatible with Most Flash Heads
Westcott Optical White Satin Diffusion Umbrella (43")
- Bounce or Shoot Through
- Increases Ambient Light
- Ideal for Fill Light
- 1-Stop Diffusion
Westcott 7.0' Parabolic Umbrella Bundle
- 1 - 7.0' B/W Parabolic Umbrella
- 1 - 7.0' Silver Parabolic Umbrella
- 1 - 7.0' White Parabolic Umbrella
Impact 43" Umbrella (Beaded Silver)
Westcott White Satin Umbrella with Removable Black Cover (45")
Westcott Apollo Deep Umbrella (White, 43")
Profoto Deep White Umbrella (Extra Large, 65")
- Soft White Interior
- Deep Shape Provides More Precise Control
- 16 Fiberglass Rods for Rounder Shape
- Heat-Resistant Materials
Impact Convertible Umbrella - White Satin with Removable Black Backing - 32"
Godox White Parabolic Umbrella (51")
- White Interior
- Long Throw Capability
- Enhances Ambient Lighting
- Reduces Overall Contrast
Profoto Deep White Umbrella (Large, 51")
- Soft White Interior
- Deep Shape Provides More Precise Control
- 16 Fiberglass Rods for Rounder Shape
- Heat-Resistant Materials
Impact White Satin Umbrella (30")
Godox Umbrella for AD300Pro Flash Head (Transparent, 33.5")
Godox Transparent Parabolic Umbrella (34")
- White Transparent Material
- Bounce or Shoot Through
- Softens and Diffuses Spread of Light
- Enhances Ambient Lighting
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Learning About Photography Umbrellas
Photography umbrellas are collapsible, portable light softeners. They're some of the most affordable light modifiers you can find, and they're suitable for virtually any type of lighting, including off-camera speedlights, sunlight, monolights, and strobes, as well as continuous light sources.
Photo Umbrella Types
Photography umbrellas come in three main types: translucent, reflective, and parabolic umbrellas.
Translucent Umbrellas
Also known as shoot-through umbrellas, these light modifiers evenly spread out light to your subject to create a soft illumination and produce a wide lighting pattern that's easy to position. They're suitable for flash photography. To use this umbrella, place the light source behind the umbrella and point it toward your subject.
Reflective Umbrellas
Reflective umbrellas have shiny surfaces that bounce light to the subjects to maximize light output and eliminate any shadows. Unlike translucent models, reflective photography umbrellas allow you to move the light source away from your subjects while still maintaining effective light output. They're perfect for portrait and group photography.
Parabolic Umbrellas
These are larger, and have a more rounded profile than other umbrella types. Designed with more panels, parabolic umbrellas alter light to make it look more natural on camera. They can work as suitable alternatives to softboxes, which have the same function.
Umbrella Accessories
For best results, consider the accessories you may need. Umbrella grids are made of fabric and help you tighten beam angles and control spill light of parabolic umbrellas. Grids can fold flat for easy carrying when not in use. Umbrella diffusers act like caps placed over the front of reflective umbrellas to create softboxes. They form a softer and more diffused light for your photography.
Choosing a Suitable Umbrella Size
Umbrella sizes range from 30 to 120 inches when fully opened. The larger the umbrella, the softer the light will be. However, this is also dependent on the type of light you're using. Therefore, if you have less powerful speedlights or flashes, you may want to consider getting a large-sized umbrella to more effectively soften the light on the subject. If you travel with your umbrella lighting kits, consider telescoping umbrellas to save on space. Most collapsible umbrellas can open up to 43 inches and collapse down to 15 inches for easy portability.
B&H Photo and Video stocks a wide selection of photo umbrellas, so choosing the appropriate one for your needs is easy.