Our light modifiers let you soften, focus, colour and direct the light from your LED panels, monolights and strobes. This page brings together softboxes, lanterns, fresnels, barn doors, grids, reflectors and colour gels, so you can shape the look of portraits, product shots and video interviews.
How to choose a light modifier
Start with the effect you want. A large softbox or dome gives soft, even light with gentle shadows, which suits portraits and interviews. The Aputure Light Dome 150 Softbox is one of our best sellers in this style, and a lantern spreads light in all directions for a natural, room-filling glow. For more punch and control, a fresnel such as the Aputure Fresnel 2x Modifier focuses the beam, while barn doors and grids stop light from spilling where you do not want it. You will find more in our Barndoors & other light modifiers collection.
Next, check the mount. Many modifiers here are listed as Bowens mount, like the Godox P90 Parabolic Softbox with Bowens Mount (35.4"), while others are made for a specific light, such as the NOVA P600c softbox or the amaran Fresnel for Ray 360c & 660c. Always check your light's model and mount before ordering. Size matters too: the larger the modifier relative to your subject, the softer the light.
Reflectors work without power. The Westcott Eyelighter 3 bounces light back into the face to fill shadows and add catchlights. Colour gels from Rosco, such as the RoscoSun CTO sheets, warm or match your light to the scene.
Brands we carry
- Aputure: softboxes, lanterns, fresnels, barn doors and grids for LED lights.
- Godox: parabolic and quick-release softboxes, grids and accessory kits.
- Westcott: reflectors, FlexiGels and scrims.
- Elinchrom: Rotalux octaboxes and softbox kits.
- Rosco: gel sheets for colour correction.
Need stands or umbrellas to go with them? See Light Stand & Umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
What does a light modifier do?
It changes the quality or direction of light: softer, harder, narrower, wider or a different colour.
What is the difference between a softbox and a fresnel?
A softbox diffuses light for a soft look. A fresnel focuses it into an adjustable, more directional beam.
What are barn doors used for?
They are flaps that block part of the beam, so you can keep light off the background or shape it on your subject.
What is a CTO gel?
A CTO gel warms the light toward a tungsten tone, useful to match lights to warmer ambient light.