The 9 Best Large Photography Umbrellas (2023 reviews)

The neewer large photography umbrella should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This is a 72" (not 84") umbrella that has silver on the inside and black opaque cloth on the outside. It is rugged, fits most speedlights and the umbrella shaft fits close to the light source for even lighting. With the silver lining and the wide diameter, this is the ideal modifier for studio and group shots. The material it is made with will pass light. It is perfect for full body shots with single source lighting.

The umbrella has a standard straight mounting rod, and any mount that accepts an 8 mm rod will work. The shaft is very long so it can be positioned even further for a softer spill. The only drawback, and it just comes with umbrellas of this size, it’s a wind catcher.

Why We Like This:

Come in a cardboard tube that is far more protective for transportation
Sturdy enough, good light transmission, nice solid feeling release for closing the umbrella
Very large, study, precise, nice looking
Such a powerful and easy way to light your subjects for beauty photography

Best For full body shots With Single source Lighting: Neewer Good Umbrella

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Neewer makes beautiful and great umbrella with classic and smartly choosen materials. It is perfect for full body shots with single source lighting. The material it is made with will pass light. It is suitable for a variety of strobe light, flashes and flash mounts. The inner silver lining reflects light and makes your picture brighter. It has a black cover that goes over the back which helps bounce more light off the umbrella. The shaft is very long so it can be positioned even further for a softer spill.

The only drawback, and it just comes with umbrellas of this size, it’s a wind catcher. It is perfect for sunny day shoots. The rods are extremely sturdy, and it's smooth to open.

Why We Like This:

Nice large umbrella, very impressive, works very well
Such a powerful and easy way to light your subjects for beauty photography
Sturdy enough, good light transmission, nice solid feeling release for closing the umbrella

Best For Video Shooting: EMART White Umbrella

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Emart is known for creating pragmatic and minimalist umbrella for people on the go, and its line of emart white umbrella definitely falls in line with that reputation. If you are a beginner to Intermediate photographer, buy this kit with confidence. The included carry bag makes setting up and breaking down easy and moving from location to location even easier. The short stand is about 8' away on a diagonal with the reflective umbrella. The light stands are decent and sturdy, have thread protectors, and have exposed hardware so you can repair instead of replace if something goes wrong.

Each stand comes with a rubber cover to protect the speedlight threads at the top, so that's nice. The bag is super convenient to store and carry everything to your location. The bags it comes with are good-enough quality. It can be used by professionals and amateurs.

Why We Like This:

Easy to set up, and super portable
Perfect lighting kit for a basic studio set up
Very light weight materials, but perfect for the hobbyist

Best For casual hobby Photography: EMART Large Photography Umbrella

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate umbrella. The emart large photography umbrella is exactly that - it's a simple umbrella that hits all the right notes. This is a great, easy to use lighting system for studio photography. The bulbs use 43 watts each, which is equal to a 110 watt incandescent bulb in lumens. They are bright, lightweight and versatile. The minimal instructions they come with are clear and concise.

The bulbs are bright and white, and the receptacles have long power cords on them. They are adjustable, so you can adjust the height of the lights. It gives off lots of light without being too harsh. It is easy to assemble, work well, and cords (for plugging in) could be longer but work well.

Why We Like This:

Nice lighting set up for taking pictures
Great for online teaching, but with different bulbs
Great for beginners photography or videos
Easy to put together after fiddling around with the stand

Best For portrait Photography: Westcott Large Photography Umbrella

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The westcott large photography umbrella's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. The 45 inch is a very easy size to work with that gives all the light bounce you need for a clean shadow free shoot. It has fiberglass umbrella spines, that can flex and bend and snap back, like tent poles. While it prevents spillover, it does cut back on flash efficiency when you're using it as a bounce umbrella.

It is constructed with flexible fiberglass ribs and a steel shaft, these umbrellas will withstand the test of time when used in the studio and out on location. It can withstand some bending, the fabric is of thicker quality and has a velcro strap to close. The thickness of the white material is pretty good. There are versions that are collapsible for fitting in smaller carrying cases. The umbrella is super easy to assemble/disassemble, compact and easy to store.

Why We Like This:

Good build quality, simple light mods, and easy to set up
A little heavy but wrinkle resistant
Sweat shirt material is stretchy and works well
Operation is simple and feels solid

Best With Diffuser: Westcott HUGE Umbrella

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The westcott huge umbrella's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. This essential accessory attaches instantly to your umbrella and offers similar modification to that of a large octabank without the tedious setup or cost. It can be used as a white shoot-through. The Westcott version has proven to be far superior and easier to use than the Buff version. The umbrella is well constructed, easy to use and creates soft, even lighting. It is a beauty to use as well with amazing light diffusing characteristics.

The lamps do get a little warm but not so hot that it would burn the material. This thing is enormous and provides a great soft light and it is good construction. It comes in a storage tube with a reusable top.

Why We Like This:

Nice soft light but fragile build
Amzing light from a large umbrella
New and hot release

Best For Professional Large advertising portrait: Fomito Large Photography Umbrella

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention fomito large photography umbrella for daily usage. It is a 75'' (around 185cm) large-sized black&white reflective umbrella. It gives your camera the best performance and is suitable for all studio flash. The black back side keeps unwanted light from being reflected into your photo. The inner white lining reflects light and makes your picture brighter.

With a white reflective internal face and a black back side, the white internal lining minimizes light loss while maximizing light spread. It is great for professional large advertising portrait or product photography use.

Why We Like This:

Durable fiberglass ribs | white interior
You can get soft, even lighting from your strobes or flash
Large size in diameter, great for professional large advertising portrait or product photography use
Good quality and long lasting ability

Best For Professional photographer: Godox Reflective Umbrella

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate umbrella. The godox reflective umbrella is exactly that - it's a simple umbrella that hits all the right notes. This is great for the amateur photographer and professional photographer. It is made of high-quality and durable material with a thickness, so that the light can be evenly diffused and create a standard color temperature. It comes with it, you can illuminate the entire body with only one light source. It feels solid and good construction.

These shots are the silver lined umbrella without the diffuser installed. It saves using two lights when this huge umbrella covers a lot of people. It can be installed in 2-3 seconds.

Why We Like This:

Broad light source for portraits, products or scenes
Good investment for long term

Best For amateur photographer: Godox Large Photography Umbrella

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The godox large photography umbrella's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. It saves using two lights when this huge umbrella covers a lot of people. It is great for the amateur photographer and professional photographer. It is supported by stainless steel glass fibers and has the characteristics of high temperature resistance. It is made of high-quality and durable material with a thickness, so that the light can be evenly diffused and create a standard color temperature.

It is compatible with different sizes of video strobe flashes, on-camera flashes, outdoor flashes, and continuous video lights. It is easy to install, equipped with a carrying bag, and easy to carry.

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