Equipment
The V-Flat: The Most Versatile Studio Tool You'll Ever Own
A V-flat is two large flat panels (typically 4x8 feet) hinged together so they stand upright in a V shape. One side is white, the other is black. This simple construction — essentially two sheets of foam board taped together — is arguably the most versatile tool in any portrait studio. White Side: Bouncing Light The white side of a V-flat acts as a massive reflector. Position it opposite your key light and it bounces soft, broad fill light back onto the shadow side of your subject.