A softbox for use with a light source has structures to collapse the softbox. These structures include a ring-support assembly. The ring support assembly includes a support ring and a light ring, both of which couple to frame arm assembly. The frame arm assembly supports the material of the softbox. When the support ring and light ring are separated, the frame collapses. The structures of the light box may be entirely disposed outside of the direct path of the light source to the target, facilitating, in part, the softbox being integrated with other light manipulating devices proximal to the light source.

A self-expanding light shaping device for being separably mounted on a fastening arrangement of a lighting device is provided. The light shaping device features sidewalls of flexible material, which after the mounting on the lighting device surround a light shaping and light emitting region formed between an inlet opening and an outlet opening, tensioning elements designed for stabilizing the sidewalls and a fastening mechanism for separably mounting the light shaping device on the fastening arrangement of the lighting device, wherein the outlet opening is realized in the form of a round outlet opening, which is at least sectionally enclosed by a frontal tensioning element that expands the flexible material of the sidewalls.

A self-expanding light shaping device for being separably mounted on a fastening arrangement of a lighting device is provided. The light shaping device features sidewalls of flexible material, which after the mounting on the lighting device surround a light shaping and light emitting region formed between an inlet opening and an outlet opening, tensioning elements designed for stabilizing the sidewalls and a fastening mechanism for separably mounting the light shaping device on the fastening arrangement of the lighting device, wherein the outlet opening is realized in the form of a round outlet opening, which is at least sectionally enclosed by a frontal tensioning element that expands the flexible material of the sidewalls.

Provided are foldable light softboxes for users to conveniently carry around. The softbox comprises a body portion, a set of flexible and foldable frames, means for switching the softbox between an unfolded state and a collapsed state, and means for fitting the softbox over light sources of different sizes. The body portion of the softbox comprises a front panel, a back panel and a strip of material that circumferentially attached to the front panel to the back panel. The flexible and foldable frames are attached along the circumferences of the front and back panels. The softbox can be folded to fit in a circular container, for example, a bag.

A softbox may include a housing, a light mount and a light diffuser screen that covers an opening formed in the housing. The light diffuser screen may have a curved shape in some cases. In other cases, a light diffuser screen may not be used but the perimeter of the housing opening may be non-planar.

A softbox may include a housing, a light mount and a light diffuser screen that covers an opening formed in the housing. The light diffuser screen may have a curved shape in some cases. In other cases, a light diffuser screen may not be used but the perimeter of the housing opening may be non-planar.

A portable indirect lighting apparatus includes first and second support structures. Each support structure includes a respective longitudinal light source having a linear array of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). A respective longitudinal lens is positioned proximate to each linear array of LEDs to receive and redirect the light emitted by the LEDs. A flexible reflector extends between the first and second support structure. The reflector has at least one diffusedly reflective surface. The reflector is configurable to an operational configuration with the diffusedly reflective surface positioned to receive the light redirected by the first and second longitudinal lenses. The reflector is configurable to a transportable configuration with at least a portion of the reflector wrapped around at least one of the first and second support structures.

A portable indirect lighting apparatus includes first and second support structures. Each support structure includes a respective longitudinal light source having a linear array of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). A respective longitudinal lens is positioned proximate to each linear array of LEDs to receive and redirect the light emitted by the LEDs. A flexible reflector extends between the first and second support structure. The reflector has at least one diffusedly reflective surface. The reflector is configurable to an operational configuration with the diffusedly reflective surface positioned to receive the light redirected by the first and second longitudinal lenses. The reflector is configurable to a transportable configuration with at least a portion of the reflector wrapped around at least one of the first and second support structures.

When light comes from a direct source onto an object it comes in a straight line and can produce harsh, hard shadows on a subject. When light is bounced off of a second surface the angle and the size of the surfaces defines the scope of the light and the ability to light up the object from numerous angles. Hence, the extensive the area of the reflector, and multiple the angles, the better the quality of the picture. However, large sized reflectors have a disadvantage in mobility. Moreover, large sized reflectors and conventional reflectors are wind-resistant causing the reflector to waver and become uncontrollable to handle particularly in windy or outdoor use. Light modifying and reflecting tools that expand lighting options for photographers, particularly in outdoor use for ease of mobility and wind permeability.

When light comes from a direct source onto an object it comes in a straight line and can produce harsh, hard shadows on a subject. When light is bounced off of a second surface the angle and the size of the surfaces defines the scope of the light and the ability to light up the object from numerous angles. Hence, the extensive the area of the reflector, and multiple the angles, the better the quality of the picture. However, large sized reflectors have a disadvantage in mobility. Moreover, large sized reflectors and conventional reflectors are wind-resistant causing the reflector to waver and become uncontrollable to handle particularly in windy or outdoor use. Light modifying and reflecting tools that expand lighting options for photographers, particularly in outdoor use for ease of mobility and wind permeability.