Reflector (photography)
In photography and cinematography, a reflector is an improvised or specialised reflective surface used to redirect light towards a given subject or scene. == Types == Apart from certain highly specialized components found in enlargers, projectors and scanners, photographic reflectors fall into two main groups: === Lamp reflectors === Similar to a domestic lampshade, these reflectors are attached to an artificial light source (for example, a filament bulb or flash tube) to shape and direct otherwise scattered light.