• modeling light – keep on while positioning models
• synch cord – connects strobe light to camera, generally plugs into hot shoe
• hot shoe – connection piece between camera and synch cord
• umbrella – reflects light back from strobe light

3 types of umbrellas:

1. white interior
2. silver reflective interior – stronger source of light reflection
3. gold reflective disk – reflects light with warm tones

* Light travels in a straight line
(You can control the path)

Location Variations and Effects
1. Light behind subject= silhouette
-How far away the light is, determines how dark the silhouette is

2. 1 light on side= strong directional shadows

3. 2 lights at some angle and height= minimize shadows
*most commonly used