Photographic diffuser

1. A photographic light diffusing device for mounting to a photographic light source comprising:

a base for attaching the photographic light diffusing device to the photographic light source, the base comprising a plurality of contact arms;

a semi-transparent hood extending from the base and defining a top edge, wherein the hood comprises a plurality of panels and is configured to encompass three sides of the photographic light source, and to protrude past an edge of the photographic light source in a direction in which light is emitted from the photographic light source; and

a flap hinged to the top edge of the hood and rotatable with respect to the hood.

2. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 1 further comprising a strap configured to extend around the contact arms and the photographic light source.

3. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of contact arms further comprises a loop for holding the strap.

4. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 1 , wherein the flap is removable.

5. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of interchangeable flaps each configured to be hinged to the top edge of the hood, each of the plurality of interchangeable flaps having a different shade, texture and/or shape.

6. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 1 , wherein the flap includes a reflective surface.

7. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 1 , wherein the flap is configured to fold against one of the panels such that the photographic light diffusing device may be folded into a generally flat position.

8. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 7 , wherein at least one of the panels is generally trapezoidal.

9. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 1 , wherein the hood defines a plurality of integral ribs.

10. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 1 , wherein the flap defines a plurality of integral ribs.

11. A photographic light diffusing device for mounting to a photographic light source comprising:

a generally rectangular base comprising a plurality of contact arms each adapted to contact the photographic light source;

a semi-transparent hood defining a front panel, a pair of side panels and a top edge, wherein the hood is configured to protrude past an edge of the photographic light source in a direction in which light is emitted from the photographic light source;

a flap hinged to the top edge of the hood; and

a strap configured to extend around the contact arms and the photographic light source to secure the hood to the camera flash.

12. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 11 , wherein each contact arm further comprises a loop for holding the strap.

13. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 11 , wherein the flap is removable.

14. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 11 , further comprising a plurality of interchangeable flaps each configured to be hinged to the top edge of the hood, each of the plurality of interchangeable flaps having a different shade, texture and/or shape.

15. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 11 , wherein the flap includes a reflective surface.

16. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 11 , wherein the flap is configured to fold against the front panel such that the photographic light diffusing device may be folded into a generally flat position.

17. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 11 , wherein the hood defines a plurality of integral ribs.

18. The photographic light diffusing device of claim 11 , wherein the flap defines a plurality of integral ribs.