Using Reflectors and Flashlights Outdoors

One way to get light on your subjects outdoor is by using a reflector. Has anyone tried bouncing flash outdoors? Instead of using a reflector and having only the bounced sunlight to work with, can you bounce your flash light off of a white cardboard (or whatever else you want to use) and controlled the exact amount of light you'd like on your subjects? Its essentially the same thing as using a reflector and the sun but you get more control.

Sure, it's done all the time. I do it and many there here in the forums do it. One popular method is to use the California Sunbounce micro mini reflector with the arm for a flash. Many people mount a Speedlight to the arm and some like Paul L. (Mr do little) use an Elinchrom Quadra head.

It's a great way to enlarge the light source and control the quantity and quality of light that returns to your subject.

Awesome. I think I'll experiement with the set ups you mentioned. Sounds like a great way to control the light. Thanks Rob