A snoot is a device used to shape and direct light. It is generally used when the photographer wishes to create directional lighting for example lighting one side of a subjects face to create a sense of mystery. Shoots featuring a snoot are "An eye for an eye", "The pen is mightier than the sword" and "Plenty more fish in the sea".
Soft box:
A soft box is used to disperse light evenly across an image and is a standard piece of studio equipment when the photographer wishes to create an even tone with minimal shadows. To create the minimum amount of shadows two or more lights can be set up with soft boxes facing the subject. Shoots featuring soft boxes are "Bite the bullet", "Lips are sealed", "Don't cry over spilt milk", "Physical manifestations", "Death" and "Two heads are better than one".
Photography gels:
Photography gels are used to alter the colouration of the image through altering the colouration of the light hitting the image. Shoots featuring photography gels are "Plenty more fish in the sea" (blue) and "The pen is mightier than the sword" (red and blue).
Tripod:
A tripod is what the camera is placed on in order to create a more stable shot and prevent camera shake and consequent image distortion. All of my shoots feature either an actual tripod or a makeshift one if I am shooting at home.
Macro lens:
A macro lens allow for details to be perceived in a much higher quality in the final image as it acts as a magnifier allowing smaller elements of an image to be visible and adding detail that could be lost with a standard lens. This lens is especially important when shooting smaller objects. Shoots which used a macro lens are "Physical manifestations", "Death", "An eye for an eye" (for some shots) and "Plenty more fish in the sea".
Reflector:
A light reflector is used to bounce light on to the subject. A light reflector is used in "Bite the bullet".
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