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
Godox 34" Umbrella for AD300Pro Flash (Silver)
Lowel Tota-Brella Umbrella (White, 27")
Angler ParaSail Parabolic Umbrella (White with Removable Black/Silver, 45")
- Winged Shape for Low-Ceiling Rooms
- Useful for Home Studios
- Removable Black/Silver Backing
- Can Be Used Vertically or Horizontally
Westcott 7' Umbrella (White / Black)
Profoto Shallow White Umbrella (Medium, 41")
- Soft White Interior
- Heat-Resistant Materials
- Surface-Treated to Prevent Rust
- Carrying Bag
Impact 43" Umbrella (Beaded Silver)
Godox Parabolic Reflector (Silver, 65")
- Deep Design, Sharp Falloff
- Moving Light Along Shaft Focuses Output
- Soft but Crisp Output
Profoto Shallow White Umbrella (Small, 33")
- Soft White Interior
- Heat-Resistant Materials
- Surface-Treated to Prevent Rust
- Carrying Bag
Godox Transparent Parabolic Umbrella (41.3")
- White Transparent Material
- Bounce or Shoot Through
- Softens and Diffuses Spread of Light
- Enhances Ambient Lighting
Godox Silver Parabolic Reflector (51")
- Silver Interior
- Long Throw Capability
- Increases Contrast
- Highlights Crisp Details
Angler ParaSail Parabolic Umbrella (White with Removable Black/Silver, 88")
- Winged Shape for Low-Ceiling Rooms
- Useful for Home Studios
- Removable Black/Silver Backing
- Can Be Used Vertically or Horizontally
Impact X-Large Improved Deep Silver Umbrella (65")
- Secure Push Button Locking Mechanism
- Deep Shape for Directional Control
- Silver Interior for Crisp Contrast
- Compatible with Most Flash Heads
Impact White Satin Umbrella (30")
Impact White Satin Umbrella (32")
Impact 30" Convertible Umbrella
Westcott Optical White Satin Diffusion Umbrella (32")
- Bounce or Shoot Through
- Increases Ambient Light
- Ideal for Fill Light
- 1-Stop Diffusion
Westcott Optical White Satin Diffusion Umbrella (43")
- Bounce or Shoot Through
- Increases Ambient Light
- Ideal for Fill Light
- 1-Stop Diffusion
Photogenic EC45BC Eclipse 45" White Flat-Panel Umbrella
Impact Small Improved Deep White Umbrella (33")
- Secure Push Button Locking Mechanism
- Deep Shape for Directional Control
- White Interior for Soft Contrast
- Compatible with Most Flash Heads
Impact Umbrella Flash Kit
- 45" Convertible Umbrella
- White Satin with Removable Black Backing
- Umbrella Bracket with Adjustable Shoe
- Air-Cushioned Light Stand
Photoflex 72" Shoot Through Umbrella
Westcott 7' Umbrella (White Diffusion)
- Durable Fiberglass Ribs
- White Diffusion Material
- Bounce or Shoot Through
- Long Throw Capability
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.


