# Reflector > A surface that bounces light back onto the subject to fill shadows; also the dish fitted to a light. Also known as: reflection board, bounce card. Category: Lighting and optics. A reflector is a surface, such as a white board or a silver or gold panel, that bounces light back onto the subject to fill shadows. The term also describes the metal dish fitted to a studio light to shape its beam. ## Related terms - [Flag](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/flag): An opaque panel that blocks light from reaching part of the scene or the lens. - [Softbox](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/softbox): A light modifier: a fabric box with a diffuser front that turns a small light into a large, soft source. - [Diffusion](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/diffusion): Scattering light through a translucent material to make it softer and more even. ## Where this term appears on photorobot.com Mentioned on 18 pages. Most relevant: - [Broncolor Siros 800 S WiFi / RFS 2 Operating Instructions](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/broncolor-siros-800-s-operating-instructions): …800 S WiFi / RFS 2 1× Octabox 75 (33.600.00) 2× Speed Ring (33.401.00) 2× L40 Standard Reflector (33.115.00) 3× Junior Stand AC (35.100.00) 1× Flash Bag 3 (36.533.00) 2. - [Ghost Mannequin Photography of a Spaghetti Dress](https://www.photorobot.com/tutorials/how-to-photograph-a-spaghetti-dress): …and hold it to the mannequin, we have styling clips, pins, double-side tape, and a light reflector. - [Ghost Mannequin Photography on a Tight-Fitting Dress](https://www.photorobot.com/tutorials/how-to-photograph-a-tight-fit-dress): A reflector - If necessary, you can direct light into different areas of the dress with a bright, reflective surface. - [How to Photograph Eyewear for Online Product Presentation](https://www.photorobot.com/tutorials/how-to-photograph-eyewear): That is, if you don’t use light reflectors to eliminate shine and unwanted reflections. - [CASE 1300](https://www.photorobot.com/robots/case-1300): …several automatic product-positioning lasers, high motor-power, remote control, API, reflection boards and flag holders - all in easily portable form - for high-productive studio work - or on the go. - [FOMEI LED DMX 150B Studio Light - PhotoRobot User Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/fomei-led-dmx-150b): The main components include: Reflector Mount Lock LED Light Bulb Handle Tilt U-bracket The rear of the device has the user controls, control interface, and power socket: Power Switch Display Menu… - [FOMEI LED DMX 300B Studio Light - PhotoRobot User Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/fomei-led-dmx-300b): Light Reflector Power cord Transport case 2. - [FOMEI LED DMX 600B Studio Light - PhotoRobot User Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/fomei-led-dmx-600b): Light Control Unit Reflector Power cord Transport case 2. - [9 Tips: How to Photograph Clothing on a Ghost Mannequin](https://www.photorobot.com/tutorials/photograph-clothing-on-a-ghost-mannequin): These include accessories like crêpe paper, double-sided tape, light reflectors, and more. - [Ghost Mannequin Photography on a Button-Up Shirt](https://www.photorobot.com/tutorials/how-to-photograph-a-button-up-shirt): We also have tissue paper for padding different areas of the shirt, and a reflector to direct light into hard-to-reach places.