How to Photograph for Reflections

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: No matter what you are shooting

   Shooting straight on will get YOUR reflection and that usually isn't what you want.
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   Step 2: you need to be at the correct angle.

   Shiny metal Water Glass Mirrors ,, When you shoot for reflections, you have to watch out for blowing out the high lights. , This will help to ensure you have decent focus. , Because you have reduced aperture, you will probably need longer exposure time. , High noon is not a time for any reflections worth speaking of. , You may need to use manual focus to do that. , You may need to bump it up a step or two.
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   Step 3: Learn the variety of surfaces that you have to work with.

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   Step 4: Keep an eye out for reflections that you don't want.

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   Step 5: Be careful about over-exposure.

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   Step 6: Use as small of an aperture as you can get away with.

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   Step 7: Use a tripod.

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   Step 8: If outside

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   Step 9: take into consideration the time of day.

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    Step 10: Focus on the reflection.

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    Step 11: Expose for the reflection.

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