PHOTOGRAPHING SUBJECTS WITH GLASSES: EASY TIPS TO AVOID REFLECTIONS
Photographing subjects with glasses can be challenging due to unwanted reflections that obscure their eyes and detract from the overall image. However, with a few simple techniques, you can capture stunning, reflection-free photos. In this guide, I will share quick and effective tips to help you successfully photograph subjects with glasses, ensuring clear and beautiful results every time.
Here are some easy tips you can implement on your next portrait shoot:
Make sure your subject’s glasses are clean! This is essential.
Use the largest light source available. You can use an umbrella, or softbox. For the featured demo, I used a large softbox.
To avoid reflection on your subject’s glasses, position the light source to the side of your subject, or high above, ie. Butterfly Lighting. Note the lighting diagrams below.
Using the Butterfly lighting pattern, I adjusted the height of my light source to show how different positions affect reflections on glasses. Additionally, I demonstrate how I adjust the subject's face to avoid these reflections. Slight adjustments make a difference.
Practice! The more you practice, the easier it will become to photograph subjects with glasses without worrying about reflections.
By following these tips, you can easily photograph subjects with glasses without worrying about reflections. Clean the glasses, use good lighting, and adjust angles as needed. With practice, you'll capture clear, reflection-free images that highlight your subject's personality. Happy shooting!
As always, best of luck!
Reach out! Drop a line and share what type of content you'd like to see on this blog.
All images distributed by Leticia Valdez Fotografia are professionally copyrighted works. These images cannot be used or altered for any purpose without permission. Copyright © 2024 Leticia Valdez Fotografia LLC.