Is the indoor portrait photography umbrella light better or soft light?

Umbrella lamp is cheaper, the light effect is not easy to master, and soft light lamp can see the effect on the spot. It is best to mix the two kinds of lamps. Studio and studio are professional, you may be talking about amateur lighting room. We need hard light, soft light, background light, colorful moving background, tripod, hood, distribution box, black curtain and bench. Of course, the most important thing is the camera: a SLR digital camera with interchangeable lenses.