How Does a Ring Light Work? A ring light produces soft, direct light on a subject, minimizing shadows. When you take a photo using a ring light, place the camera lens in the center of the ring; this ensures that your subject is lit evenly from the direction of the camera. Other light sources may produce brilliant lighting on some parts of a subject while leaving others in harsh shadow. By contrast, a ring light that's properly set up on its light stand provides uniformity to the way surfaces are lit. Fluorescent ring lights produce a relatively bright white light. (This is intrinsic to fluorescent bulbs, not ring lights specifically.) Most of today's ring lights use LED lights, which typically have a softer effect. Many LED ring lights are dimmable, either via an onboard dimmer or a smartphone app. Dimmable ring lights offer more versatility and greater control of color temperature, and they’re typically the best option for professional photography and videography. Two diffusion layers produce a vibrant glow that falls gently on the face. You don’t just look illustrious. You feel amazing. MULTI MOUNT COMPATIBLE Straight out of the box, Ring Light and Master Mount S are the perfect pair for any occasion. But don’t let that stop you from exploring your options.