How to Use Foam Core

Foam core is a light-weight piece of polystyrene lined with either black or white paper on both sides. White foam core board can be used as a reflector in portrait, still-life or outdoor photograph. Reflectors bounce light into a subject to reduce shadows,

Instructions

1

Buy a piece of white foam core from an office supply, hobby, art supply or framing store. Get at least an 18" x 18" piece. Small pieces can be used for still-life photographs, while larger pieces can be used for portrait or outdoor photography.

2

Extend the legs of the light stand. Light stands can be purchased from photo supply stores. If you do not have a light stand, you can use a tripod.

3

Raise the center post of the light stand to desired height, usually around 6" if you are shooting a portrait.

4

Attach an A-clamp to the light stand or tripod pole.

5

Attach the foam core to a second A-clamp.

6

Attach the clamp with the foam core to the handle of the first clamp so that the foam core is in front of the pole.

7

Aim the flash or sun at the foam core.

8

Bounce the light off the foam core into the shadow of the subject.
Add a third clamp to the light post near the bottom of the foam core if you need to change the vertical position of the board. Turn the clamp toward the reflector to push out the bottom of the board to the desired angle.
To move the foam core horizontally, raise or lower the light stand.

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Foam core is a light-weight piece of polystyrene lined with either black or white paper on both sides. White foam core board can be used as a reflector in portrait, still-life or outdoor photograph. Reflectors bounce light into a subject to reduce shadows,

Instructions

1

Buy a piece of white foam core from an office supply, hobby, art supply or framing store. Get at least an 18" x 18" piece. Small pieces can be used for still-life photographs, while larger pieces can be used for portrait or outdoor photography.

2

Extend the legs of the light stand. Light stands can be purchased from photo supply stores.

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. If you do not have a light stand, you can use a tripod.
3

Raise the center post of the light stand to desired height, usually around 6" if you are shooting a portrait.

4

Attach an A-clamp to the light stand or tripod pole.

5

Attach the foam core to a second A-clamp.

6

Attach the clamp with the foam core to the handle of the first clamp so that the foam core is in front of the pole.

7

Aim the flash or sun at the foam core.

8

Bounce the light off the foam core into the shadow of the subject.
Add a third clamp to the light post near the bottom of the foam core if you need to change the vertical position of the board. Turn the clamp toward the reflector to push out the bottom of the board to the desired angle.
To move the foam core horizontally, raise or lower the light stand.

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