Photek GoodLighter Umbrella with Removable 8mm Shaft (White, 46")
- Durable Fiberglass Frame
- 10 Panels Offer Improved Stability
- Removable Black Backing
- Fabric Maintains Color Accuracy
Broncolor Umbrella Transparent 85 cm (33.5")
Phottix Premio Shoot-Through Umbrella with Black Backing (41")
- Softens and Diffuses Light
- White Exterior and Interior
- Widely Compatible
- Includes Black Backing
Phottix Premio Reflective Umbrella (41", White)
- Softens and Diffuses Light
- White Interior
- Widely Compatible
- Easy-to-Use Design
Phottix Premio Reflective Umbrella (41", Silver)
- Softens and Diffuses Light
- Silver Interior
- Widely Compatible
- Easy-to-Use Design
Phottix Premio Reflective Umbrella with Diffuser (41", Silver)
- Softens and Diffuses Light
- Silver Interior
- Widely Compatible
- Easy-to-Use Design
FotodioX Pro Parabolic Umbrella with Diffusion Cover (72", White Translucent)
- Modifies Strobes and LED Lights
- 16-Rib Structure Spreads Light Evenly
- Durable, Professional-Grade Construction
- 1-Stop Diffusion Cover
Elinchrom Shallow Umbrella (Silver, 41")
- Softens and Diffuses Light
- Silver Interior for Crisp Light Quality
- 7mm Shaft for Elinchrom Systems
- Protective Cover Included
Broncolor Umbrella White/Black 105 cm (41.3")
Broncolor Umbrella Silver/Black 85 cm (33.5")
Profoto Shallow Translucent Umbrella (Medium, 41")
- Translucent Shoot-Through Design
- Heat-Resistant Materials
- Surface Treated to Prevent Rust
- Carrying Bag
Profoto Shallow Silver Umbrella (Small, 33")
- Highly Reflective Interior
- Heat-Resistant Materials
- Surface Treated to Prevent Rust
- Carrying Bag
Phottix Premio Reflective Umbrella with Diffuser (41", White)
- Softens and Diffuses Light
- White Interior
- Widely Compatible
- Easy-to-Use Design
Rogue Photographic Design Umbrella Travel Kit (38" with Diffuser + 32" Shoot-Through)
- Made with Flexible Fiberglass Rods
- Heavy-Duty Metal Locking Mechanism
- Made for Travel
- Easily Foldable
Elinchrom Shallow Umbrella (White/Translucent, 41")
- Softens and Diffuses Light
- For Shoot-Through or Reflective Use
- Removable Black Backing
- Shallow for Wide, Even Spread
Broncolor Umbrella Transparent 105 cm (41.3")
Phottix Premio Reflective Umbrella (47", White)
- Softens and Diffuses Light
- White Interior
- Widely Compatible
- Easy-to-Use Design
Broncolor Umbrella Silver/Black 105 cm (41.3")
Photek GoodLighter Umbrella with Removable 8mm Shaft (White, 60")
- Durable Fiberglass Frame
- 10 Panels Offer Improved Stability
- Removable Black Backing
- Fabric Maintains Color Accuracy
Phottix Premio Reflective Umbrella with Diffuser (47", White)
- Softens and Diffuses Light
- White Interior
- Widely Compatible
- Easy-to-Use Design
Phottix Premio Reflective Umbrella with Diffuser (47", Silver)
- Softens and Diffuses Light
- Silver Interior
- Widely Compatible
- Easy-to-Use Design
Impact 7' Parabolic Umbrella (White Diffusion) With Light Stand Kit
- Durable Fiberglass Ribs
- White Diffusion Material
- Long Throw Capability
- Bounce or Shoot Through
Phottix Premio Reflective Umbrella (65", White)
- Softens and Diffuses Light
- White Interior
- Widely Compatible
- Easy-to-Use Design
Photek Softlighter Hot Shoe Diffuser Kit (36")
- Studio-Quality Light From Small Flash
- Umbrella, Diffuser, Adapter Included
- Gold & Silver Discs for Color Control
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.


