Gold reflector for for B+W film?

Good Morning! I'm curious about those round reflectors that are so

popular. I've seen the results of the gold ones on color film---

makes the model appear healthy even after an evening of sucking down

margueritas like theres no tomorrow. I'm curious about how such

light would effect B+W film---would it improve the rendering of

light colored skin---especially baby skin---too? Or would there be

no advantage over the silver (less costly)reflectors? Thanks for

any and all advise!

the gold reflectors are a bit less specular (the bounced light is not as hard) than the

silver

versions. Using one with B&W is like using a light to medium strength yellow filter

that

affects just the part of the scene the reflector is aimed at.

I use such reflectors when photographing people but not with baby skin. In my opinion, children and babies need nothing because their skin is so perfect. You just need to learn how to expose for it.

 

Don Wallace

I would disagree with Ellis regarding specularity. The gold reflectors I have are every bit as specular as the silver ones. The color is just different, and usually more complementary for adults, giving people that nicely tanned, pre-melanoma look. B&W film will simply translate that golden glow into a pleasant shade of gray. I wouldn't use gold for babies, however. There, I think a nice milky-white reflector is better.

Thanks for all the responses! It sounds like the way to go would be white foam core for the babies and the gold for the sleep-deprived mamas! Thanks!