Westcott Beauty Dish Switch di Manny Ortiz (36", interno argentato)

Finally a beauty dish that packs down small enough for my location kit without sacrificing that crisp, contrasty light. The collapsible design clicks into shape in seconds, and the 36-inch silver interior gives a noticeably harder specular than my old white umbrella.

I was blown away by the silver interior's ability to deliver that crisp, contrasty light on my subjects—it makes a huge difference in skin tones. The quick-switch cover is a clever touch, letting me adjust the light's softness in seconds without missing a shot.

The collapsible design is a lifesaver for location shoots—it packs down flat but still gives that gorgeous, soft light when you pop it open. The silver interior really punches up the contrast in my portraits without looking harsh.