When used correctly, everything worked great! lol I initially set my flash to go through and was like "that sucks". Once I realized my mistake, things improved dramatically. haha! Very strong. More parabolic than I expected. Cons: The velcro on the pocket (not the umbrella) was half torn when I first opened it on the left side. I have to remember to open it from the right side until I can secure it. Luckily his bag didn't break. Also, it is difficult to fit the diffuser in a bag along with an umbrella. I've only used it twice but I'm sure I'll find out. It's not possible to tilt your head too far with a regular light stand so you'll need some sort of adapter or armrest if you want it to be tall and tilted at an angle to your subject, otherwise it's perfect.