Glow 17" White Beauty Dish for Hensel Mount

From the esteemed Glow brand comes the 17" White Beauty Dish, an essential light modifier designed for the discerning photographer who demands both quality and versatility in their portraiture and fashion work. This robust and rounded beauty dish is renowned for its ability to produce captivating images with a unique blend of softness and dramatic contrast. Crafted with a double parabolic reflector system, the Glow 17" White Beauty Dish expertly manipulates light to achieve a delicate balance that resembles the wraparound effect of a softbox, yet maintains the directional control and heightened contrast akin to a direct flash.

The result is an exquisite illumination that sculpts facial features, enhances textures, and creates stunning catchlights, all while revealing the intricate details of your subject. The white interior of the dish ensures a softer output compared to its silver counterpart, effectively minimizing hot spots and smoothing skin tones for a flattering, natural-looking effect. The design features a small, opaque reflective cover suspended above the light source, which prevents direct light from striking the subject. Instead, light is redirected backward, filling the large bowl of the beauty dish and casting a broad, gentle light that surpasses the capabilities of standard reflectors and avoids the harshness of a speedlight.

Adjustability is key with the Glow 17" White Beauty Dish. The position of the central reflector cap can be fine-tuned to control the spread of light, accommodating various modeling light sizes and wattages. Additionally, the beauty dish is compatible with a range of studio flashes and monolights, attaching via speedrings (sold separately) for a seamless integration into your existing lighting setup. Included with the beauty dish is a diffusion fabric, affectionately known as "socks, " which fits snugly over the rim to further soften the focused ring of light. This not only reduces contrast but also extends the spread of light, creating an ambient effect reminiscent of natural window light, with only a minimal loss of light intensity.

Ideal for head and shoulder portraits, dramatic figure studies, or scenarios where space constraints limit the use of softboxes and umbrellas, the Glow 17" White Beauty Dish is a versatile tool that adds depth and emotion to your images. For photographers who specialize in glamour and sports, where crisp lighting is paramount, this beauty dish excels in sculpting and defining. For those seeking even greater control over their lighting, the optional Glow honeycomb grid is a formidable addition. This accessory narrows the light beam, allowing for precise feathering of hard light and the creation of attractive shadows.

With varying degrees available, photographers can tailor the light's directionality to emphasize key features and add depth to fashion images. In summary, the Glow 17" White Beauty Dish is a high-quality, durable, and versatile lighting solution that provides photographers with unparalleled control over light shaping. Its thoughtful design and superior construction make it a standout choice for professionals looking to elevate their photographic artistry.