A ring light is a simple lighting tool that is commonly used for beauty shots, portraits, and macro photography. It is usually made up of a number of small bulbs forming a circle or just one circular fluorescent bulb. When used in photography, it creates an attractive catch light on a subject’s eyes while emitting even, diffused lighting that helps eliminate shadows. It is usually positioned in front of the subject, with the camera situated in the middle of the ring.
A ring light is used primarily for photography and videography applications. It is typically utilized for portraiture, macro photography and other applications that involve close-up work with only one subject, such as in fashion or food photography. It also serves as an economical lighting tool for indoor filming and vlogging.
Photographers and videographers absolutely love ring lights as they offer more diffused lighting around the subject while reducing the appearance of harsh shadows, which is why it is a popular lighting tool for close-up portraiture. A ring light can make your subject “pop” and does not wash out or change the contours of the face in a way that uneven lighting would, making it the perfect lighting tool for portraits and selfies.
LED ring lights are made up of warm white bulbs that mimic daylight in an indoor setting and bring out the subject’s natural skin tone. They come in different sizes, sometimes with dimmable lights, and are compatible with any type of camera.
