Where Can I Buy a Curved Reflector

<p>I want to use a Curved reflector that goes under the face for portraits. I want the light to be reflected upwards. I saw one on the Photvision DVD but cant seem to locate where to buy one. It was like a 1/2 moon shaped reflector. I dont want the tri reflector that has the adjustable panels. Thanks so much.</p>

<p>If I recall correctly, that reflector may have been a custom design produced by a photographer who came up with the idea. I saw an article on it a long while ago, and I think the pricing on the reflector was VERY high. You might be better served by custom making your own. Perhaps wire frame and fabric? Or use a mylar blanket</p>

<p>The catchlight it made was very cool, I agree.</p>

<p>Edit.... found it. It's called the "Eyelighter" and it costs $480.<br>

http://www.theeyelighter.com</p>

<p>OMG that is Super expensive. I am going to try a round reflector that I have( lastolight) and place it in the same area as shown on the Eyelighter. That is Insane. Thank you very much.<br>

rollsman</p>

<p>You can also find, or build, a three reflector holder that attach to a light stand. It pretty much is nothing more then a adjustable reflector holder where the side reflectors are adjustable in angle. Sells on ebay for cheap and in stores (adorama b&h) for arround 100 bucks, I think..<br /><br />I made one myself, from simple pvc tube from Lowes.<br /> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/dmk2-Triflector-3-Reflector-Holder-/130601288188?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e687181fc">http://www.ebay.com/itm/dmk2-Triflector-3-Reflector-Holder-/130601288188?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e687181fc</a><br>

Here is a sample.<br>

Of course it does not give the same nice reflection however it bring in more light in the eyes. You can also try to create a round shape with a silver sunshine reflector that you can buy in a autoparts store, and hold it in a round shape somehow.</p>

<p>How about a Lastolite round reflector? I can place it in the same location under the face. Thanks</p>

<p>Take a piece of white foam core from the craft store. Chop it up. Use duct tape to hinge it in as many places as you like to achieve as finely-resolved an arc as you like (I suspect that three or five pieces would be plenty). Then use a simple piece of white string and two thumbtacks to hold the curved-up ends into place. Gaffe a piece of coathanger or craft wire to the back, and then clamp that as you like to the upright of a light stand. <br /><br />It won't look as nice as the fancy-pants curved thing, but it will cost less than your dinner tonight.</p>

<p>How about visiting a salvage yard for the interior mud panel (my term) from a car fender? If you can find one intact, clean it up, and give it a couple of coats of white or silver paint and rig a mount for it. You'll have your coved curve and probably be out not too much more than the cost of the cans of paint.</p>

<p>I think I'm going to try to make one from bent PVC pipe. Should be a fun project!</p>

<p>Dennis,<br /> Not exactly the device you are asking about, but the DIY reflector in the attached video, may give you some ideas.<br>

Only one speed light is used, with interesting catch lights in the eyes.</p>

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/> Marc</p>

<p>That Eyelighter is certainly slick but before I'd shell out $480 for it, Id try this Fotodiox Tri-Fold reflector for $25:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3487217931/buying-guide-10-photography-accessories-for-under-250#link2">http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3487217931/buying-guide-10-photography-accessories-for-under-250#link2</a></p>

<p>The Fotodiox, Tri-fold looks good for the money, but the catch light may still be sectional. <br /> To expand on Tim's DIY source for a curved shell; instead of an auto wrecking yard, get child's/kiddie wading pool. <br /> Sharper curve, use a smaller pool. Larger more relaxed curve, use a piece from a bigger kiddie pool. <br /> Cover with the shiny Mylar(?) insides of potato chip bags using spay adhesive, the shiny side of an emergency rescue blanket,<br /> or paint with white paint.</p>

<p>The flat bottom of the pool can be used/saved as a flag or reflector for use in-studio,<br /> painted reversible, flat black/gloss white, or cover one side with the remainder of the rescue blanket.<br>

There is at least one company, Krylon, making spray paint specifically for painting plastics.</p>