- Professional studio light can fall into two categories.
- Two different power packs (Symmetric power packs, Asymmetric power packs),
- Two common light modifiers (an umbrella, softbox).
- White umbrellas offer a wide spread of reflected light.
- Gold umbrellas offer a warmer tone.
- The spread of light with softboxes is contained.
- Light from the strobe into the box creates a soft light.
- Grips and stands are used for supporting light sources, strobes, light modifiers, or backdrops.
- Two different types of light stands (lightweight stand, C-stands).
- Sandbags can also weight down light stands.