Mirror and Glass

[oliverchew]

<p>Hi all,<br>

When you shoot weddings, how do you avoid the glass and mirror reflecting your own shooting image, other than photoshopping?<br>

Thanks heaps.<br>

Regards,<br>

Oliver.</p>

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[duncan_holmes2]

<p>Never shoot straight on to the glass, make sure you are not in the reflection i.e. shoot up towards the subject from a crouch so you are out of the line of sight, or shoot from the side. Think of it like a shooting balls on a pool table. If the ball's is going to bounce back in your general direction then so will light. </p>

[william-porter]

<p>Oliver,</p>

<p>Duncan Holmes has already given you the answer: Never shoot directly at glass (or mirror) and you should be okay. Exception: You're TRYING to include yourself in the shot. </p>

<p>I personally have never found it to be a problem. I am wondering why you ask the question. Did you take some photos and discover that your reflection was in them?</p>

<p>Will <br>

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[david_schilling___chicago_]

<p>You can also use your subjects to block your reflection or that of your flash. Try a search, this question get asked frequently. You can also scroll down and find this thread from just a few days ago: <a href="http://www.photo.net/wedding-photography-forum/00WFK4">http://www.photo.net/wedding-photography-forum/00WFK4</a></p>

[dave_wilson1]

<p>Look up last week's similar question, it was pretty well covered ;-))</p>