The starting point of most photographers lighting toolboxes is with the umbrella, offering versatility and convenience in one easily portable package. Three surfaces to choose from ensure there is a CL umbrella for every need. The White umbrellas for the smooth soft light, Silver for the higher contrast "punch", Translucent for the direct, diffuse light and the Softbox Umbrella providing a soft directional lighting effect. All CL umbrellas offer the same high-quality construction putting them light years ahead of the competition. The cornerstone of many photographers lighting kits, Creative Light White Umbrellas offer a soft even light that can be adjusted by changing the distance between the light source and the reflective interior surface (light design permitting.) The wide, even spread of light can easily be used for everything from a single main light, to multiple white umbrellas evenly illuminating a background. Larger size CL White umbrellas offer a softer omni-directional light for broader, lower contrast light.