This study evaluated changes in optical properties during light-curing of resin-composites containing different photo-initiators. Five experimental resin-composites containing different photo-initiators were light cured and measurements were taken of light transmittance, color, translucence, and degree of conversion before and after curing. The increases in light transmittance and translucence during curing varied significantly depending on the photo-initiator, with composites containing camphorquinone showing the highest increases, likely due to its photo-bleaching effect. While degree of conversion also varied between photo-initiators, it did not directly correlate with changes in optical properties.