What is a key characteristic of a photo reflector?

What is a key characteristic of a photo reflector?

• A. Redirects existing light toward a subject or scene without generating light
• B. Emits its own light to brighten a scene
• C. Blocks light to create shadows
• D. Filters light through colored gels

Answer: (A)

A photo reflector’s main characteristic is that it redirects existing light toward a subject or scene without generating light. It’s a passive tool that bounces light from a source (like the sun or a lamp) to fill shadows, soften contrast, and shape features. The finish of the reflector changes the quality and color of the light: white gives neutral fill, silver adds brighter, crisper highlights, and gold adds warmth to the scene. It doesn’t emit light, block light, or filter light with gels—those roles belong to other lighting tools.

A photo reflector’s main characteristic is that it redirects existing light toward a subject or scene without generating light. It’s a passive tool that bounces light from a source (like the sun or a lamp) to fill shadows, soften contrast, and shape features. The finish of the reflector changes the quality and color of the light: white gives neutral fill, silver adds brighter, crisper highlights, and gold adds warmth to the scene. It doesn’t emit light, block light, or filter light with gels—those roles belong to other lighting tools.