Four hands, two in green gloves, hold three folded metal stands in red, yellow, and blue against a white background.Surrounded by Light is offering light stands in three standout colors.

Photographers are used to black light stands designed to blend into the background, but one creative is trying to upend the status quo by injecting some color.

Heidi Harris of Heidi Harris Photography is launching Surrounded By Light, a line of limited edition light stands aimed at reimagining photography gear. The first drop, featuring three custom colorways, will be available starting in March 2026, with pre-orders launching this month.

A person with pink hair and sunglasses lies on a white background, holding a red metal tripod. Yellow, blue, and red tripods are arranged around them. The person wears a white tank top and beaded bracelets.Heidi Harris

After decades in the photography industry, Harris, who is based in Atlanta, GA, recognized that most studio gear is traditionally all black and designed to fade into the background.

“As a photographer, I’ve grown accustomed to industry standards: wear black, do not draw attention to yourself,” Harris says.

“After 25 years of buying only black equipment, I started to crave an injection of color. If my light stands aren’t in the photos, why can’t they be fun to look at? Surrounded By Light is about giving photographers tools they can enjoy, brand themselves with, and feel seen using.”

Three photography light stands in blue, red, and yellow are set up indoors. Each stand holds a bright, lit spotlight, casting strong white light against a plain, light-colored wall and floor.

Six photography light stands on a white floor against a white wall. Five stands are black, and one is bright yellow, standing prominently in the center among the others.

The stands are crafted with “premium materials, heavy-duty engineering and a design-forward approach.” Each stand is both functional and visually distinctive. The first drop includes stands in Day Glow Green, Chroma Blue, and Warm Red, priced at $111 per stand. For added function, both the blue and green stands blend seamlessly with their respective chroma backgrounds.

A person in a blue bodysuit holds a large reflector in front of a cloud backdrop, with bright studio lights and photography equipment visible in the scene.

A person wearing black, sheer, rhinestone-studded gloves holds a folded, bright red tripod against a white wall. Their tattooed arms are partially visible.

Each release is limited and collectible. “While the decades-old standard of all black gear remains, today’s creative workflows – and the rise of behind-the-scenes content and branded sets – have made the rule increasingly outdated,” a press release reads. “This shift opens the door for gear that’s not only functional, but also expressive, allowing photographers to bring personality to the tools that they use every day.”

Three hands wearing bright green gloves hold up three tripod stands, colored blue, yellow, and red, against a plain white background. Two arms have visible tattoos.

A bright yellow adjustable stand with three tightening knobs and a silver screw mount on top, standing against a plain white background.

The March 2026 launch is the first in a series of limited-edition drops and future brand collaborations. Future releases will allow artists, creators, and studios the opportunity to create their own custom stands.

“Surrounded By Light isn’t just photography gear — it’s a platform for self-expression, collaboration, and reimagining the creative studio,” Harris adds.

Head to the Surrounded by Light website for purchase details.

Image credits: Surrounded by Light