You can use spot lights wherever you want inside, they can be installed safely in any light fitting that takes them and will instantly bring new life and renewed energy into your home. If you’re thinking about installing your spotlight bulb outside, ensure the light fitting is rated correctly, you may want to be careful to install it somewhere that is partly sheltered from the rain, wind, and other elements it may come into contact with.

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With this said, the way to achieve really soft lighting effects is to make sure the MAIN LIGHT IS MUCH LARGER THAN THE SUBJECT. For this reason, I use a very large and deep umbrella that not only spreads the light over a greater area, but also makes it soft by being so big compared to the subject. Here’s an example of what a large MAIN LIGHT does:

Ranging from natural tones that mimic daylight, to bright colours, there are plenty of options that are available to you. Each different style of light can create a totally different atmosphere and vibe in any room you place them in, so choosing the right colour for you is a very important consideration.

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Many online websites now no longer sell older models, as they are being phased out in most countries, so it’s also much easier to get your hands on a LED spot light bulb compared to other, older, products that don’t use this technology.

There are many ways to use light in a studio situation. The thinking process comes first. Photographers must determine what the final use of the image will be and that helps them decide what kind of light they will use.

Spotlight bulbs do work best when they’re placed in areas where you need more focussed lighting to light up tasks you’re working on, like above a desk, in the kitchen, or in the garage.

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LED lights consume a lot less electricity than older models and they tend to last longer, providing you with the perfect lighting in your home for years to come – depending on how often you use them. You don’t have to worry about buying new bulbs and replacing them every few months with LED bulbs either which is why they are such a popular option.

Spotlight bulbs are specifically designed to include a reflective surface that helps to create a narrow or wide beam angle, so you should be conscious about the types of bulbs that you’re putting into your light fitting.

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Dramatic lightings are produced usually without using any extra lights on the set. Other lights can sometimes be used to bring out some detail when it is wanted, but they are created mostly with the use of just one light.

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Each light provides a focused beam that can direct light up any area and, although all the lights will be fixed to one singular unit, you can adjust the individual lights to point in different directions. This provides a flexible solution to many lighting needs that you may have around the home and office.

At BLT Direct we offer a wide range of spot light lamps and GU10 spotlight bulbs that are suitable for any room in your house. With affordable prices and a large collection of models, there’s no reason to go anywhere else.

Spot light bulbs come in a very broad range of colours, so you really get a lot of choices when it comes to finding the right lighting solutions for your home.

If you’re wondering about spotlight dimmable option is available, you’re in luck too as you can get bulbs that can create the perfect mood by adjusting the brightness.

Note that in this image there is virtually no shadow on the face. This is because it is being lit from opposite sides with very diffuse light. The top, MAIN LIGHT is made with my large umbrella and the bottom light is produced by a medium sized softbox. Here is what the softbox looks like:

The main difference is that downlights are a light fitting that can take spot light bulbs. Downlights also consist of just one bulb or come as a complete integral unit.

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Yes, it should be relatively simple to change and replace spotlight bulbs. If you’re using a GU10 bulb, these run on mains voltage so it will just be a straight swap when it comes to the time when you want to install a new bulb.

In order to make DIFFUSED LIGHT you need to place a translucent material over the source. It will scatter the light rays and create a softer, overall light on your subject. This is the same effect that a cloudy day affords. Light rays from a point light source such as the sun, are diffused over a wider area than the direct light and therefore produces less shadows and SOFTER lighting effects.

As I have mentioned before, specially designed umbrellas that are way bigger than the subject, produce the softest light. This is the one I use every day and it is shown with its companion, the softbox fill-in light:

I placed them side by side so the differences can be seen easily. Even though detail is evident in the first image, look how harsh the light is! They were both lit by a studio flash unit, but for the second one, I simply taped a piece of white copy paper over the flash head, a simple step that immediately reduced the glare of the light and made it more pleasing.

In this picture I wanted to light the face but keep a bit of shadow to add some interest. You can see where the lights were placed by looking at the “catchlights” in the subject’s eyes. The big umbrella main light plus the smaller softbox fill-in produced this result. The image was made on location, but with the same setup I usually use in the studio.

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This image was made by a SIDE LIGHT with the opposite side of the face kept in shadow to produce a graphic look for this graphic designer’s brochure. And, of course for really dramatic images, use a simple EDGE LIGHT:

Check out our collection of models from some of the best lighting brands and you’ll be able to find the right spot light bulb for your needs in no time.

Traditional GU10 bulbs are 53mm in height and around 50mm in diameter, although you can also get models that go up to 75mm long.

LED Spot light bulbs usually come in a range of wattages from 1-15 Watts but, remember that wattage is no longer as accurate when it comes to representing brightness. This is because LED bulbs use a lot less energy than incandescent bulbs to produce the same amount of light. Instead, it’s best to look at Lumens. The higher the Lumens (lm), the brighter the light.

Spotlight bulbs are not all made the same, they come in a variety of different shapes and sizes so if you’re looking to replace a current fitting, it’s important to measure your existing bulb before you buy anything.

The only thing you need to do is take your current bulb out of the light fitting and then place your new bulb in its place – it’s really as simple as that.

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If you are looking to replace your light in your kitchen, workspace or office, you’ll probably find that what you need is a spot light bulb. The most common type of spot light bulb that’s used in houses across the UK are GU10 bulbs, but there are also other options you can choose from too including MR11, MR16, R60, R80, AR111 and many more.Whatever type of bulb you end up on, at BLT Direct we stock a comprehensive range of all the bulbs that you could need. Whether you’re replacing your old halogen bulbs, or just looking to upgrade you currently have, we have all the different models to help solve your lighting needs.

This image was produced with just one flash positioned about 45degrees off the camera axis to produce a REMBRANDT LIGHT. The shadow was intended to be in context with other, more dramatic images on this company’s website.

A spot light bulb is a type of lamp that is typically mounted onto some type of surface or recessed fixed onto the wall or ceiling. They provide multiple beams of light, which makes them excellent to shine a light down onto a desk or to provide light while you’re preparing and cooking your evening meal.

You may commonly hear the terms spot light and downlights mentioned interchangeably, but don’t go thinking that they are the same thing as there are a few differences to be aware of.

Today, many spotlights use LED lights, but they still can come in incandescent and halogen bulbs. LED technology is a lot more environmentally-friendly compared to earlier light bulb models, but they’re also a lot cheaper to run too.

Working with beginning STUDIO LIGHTING students is great fun because it forces one to get back to basics when talking about and demonstrating various types of lighting. I have often written about how studio photographers are always looking for SOFT LIGHT. The reason is that it is much more flattering to subjects and it can reveal detail that much harsher, direct light obscures with deep shadows. Here are two images. One is lit with a DIRECT LIGHT, the other with a DIFFUSED LIGHT:

This light modifier is actually about 18″ x 24″. It attaches to a light head and allows light to bounce around inside it and then it is dispersed through a translucent material that serves as a diffusion screen. So it is a combination of a bounce light as well as a diffused one.

If you’re upgrading your current halogen lights to LED, it’s also a simple process as most LED spot light bulbs that are currently being manufactured have been designed to retrofit existing light fittings.