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Oct 10, 2011 20:31:34   #
NiKitA
 
Hi, as a hobby I love to take pictures. My oldest usually runs from me when I grab a camera but today he let me do his birthday pictures. Normally, he doesn't wear glasses, but for his harry potter costume, of course, you can't be Harry without them. Well, when I got them on my computer I noticed the glare in his glasses making it hard to see his eyes. Suggestions to fix them will be greatly greatly appreciated. Thanks!

glare in glasses... :(
glare in glasses...  :(...





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Oct 10, 2011 20:45:34   #
jgduker
 
Remove the glass. JGD Bing axdoor.

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Oct 10, 2011 20:50:08   #
ShakyShutter Loc: Arizona
 
Light has to come off the camera and / or the kid has to face a black doorway. This is a very hard shot for a simple camera and flash situation.

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Oct 10, 2011 20:57:33   #
NiKitA
 
hmmm never thought about removing the glass out of the glasses... I'll keep that in mind... but I would still like to learn how to take pictures of people who wear glasses and how to reduce glare

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Oct 10, 2011 21:16:24   #
ShakyShutter Loc: Arizona
 
NiKitA wrote:
hmmm never thought about removing the glass out of the glasses... I'll keep that in mind... but I would still like to learn how to take pictures of people who wear glasses and how to reduce glare


The sphereical nature of most glasses make it very difficult. About the only thing can do is get the light very high and / or way off to the side so at least the light fixture is not reflected in the glass.

Books have been written on this subject for sure. Google for a bunch of info on the subject.

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Oct 10, 2011 21:20:58   #
bobmielke Loc: Portland, OR
 
NiKitA wrote:
Hi, as a hobby I love to take pictures. My oldest usually runs from me when I grab a camera but today he let me do his birthday pictures. Normally, he doesn't wear glasses, but for his harry potter costume, of course, you can't be Harry without them. Well, when I got them on my computer I noticed the glare in his glasses making it hard to see his eyes. Suggestions to fix them will be greatly greatly appreciated. Thanks!


It looks like you were using a flash. That will cause a strong reflection and cause your son and others to squint. I prefer natural light photos compensating for background strong light or heavy shadows on the face.

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Oct 10, 2011 21:24:03   #
PJT Loc: Sarasota,Florida
 
The problem is that your on camera flash is too close to the lens axis of your camera. If you have a DSLR you need to diable the onboard flash. Next you need a dedicated off camera flash adatper cord. Then you need to purchase a dedicated flash for your camera. Finally you need a flash bracket to place your flash(now above the lens axis) and the cable from the bracket to your flash on one end,and the other mounted into the cameras's hot shoe. Alternately, tilt the lens of the glasses down on the nose. (sit below the bridge) Remember the angle of incidence = the angle of reflectance. Instead of flat lighting your subjects, move 45 degrees to the side. Lastly reduce your flash output. If you don't want to buy a diffuser for outdoors on a DSLR,or compact camera place a sheet of tissue paper over the on board flash. I would still move,or have your subject move to the angle which I mentioned above. I know from experience this will help. Just keep at it until you can say that was easy! Good luck :P

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Oct 10, 2011 21:26:51   #
NiKitA
 
no, I didn't use a flash, it's outside

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Oct 10, 2011 21:33:12   #
PJT Loc: Sarasota,Florida
 
PJT wrote:
The problem is that your on camera flash is too close to the lens axis of your camera. If you have a DSLR you need to diable the onboard flash. Next you need a dedicated off camera flash adatper cord. Then you need to purchase a dedicated flash for your camera. Finally you need a flash bracket to place your flash(now above the lens axis) and the cable from the bracket to your flash on one end,and the other mounted into the cameras's hot shoe. Alternately, tilt the lens of the glasses down on the nose. (sit below the bridge) Remember the angle of incidence = the angle of reflectance. Instead of flat lighting your subjects, move 45 degrees to the side. Lastly reduce your flash output. If you don't want to buy a diffuser for outdoors on a DSLR,or compact camera place a sheet of tissue paper over the on board flash. I would still move,or have your subject move to the angle which I mentioned above. I know from experience this will help. Just keep at it until you can say that was easy! Good luck :P
The problem is that your on camera flash is too cl... (show quote)


PS. Just a thought after looking at your photos again have your subject turn his body slightly either to the left or right. Study the symetry of the face and nose . Turn slightly to the better side. Drop shoulder on the side subject is head is facing (masculine pose). have subject lean in a little towards the side he is facing. Now Shoot from both sides Left and right. Turn yourself until you have a profile . Shoot again. Now you have 3 very different poses. Finally as a last resort remove the lenses from the glasses. You can easily mount them back after you shoot. :thumbup:

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Oct 10, 2011 21:41:04   #
PJT Loc: Sarasota,Florida
 
PJT wrote:
PJT wrote:
The problem is that your on camera flash is too close to the lens axis of your camera. If you have a DSLR you need to diable the onboard flash. Next you need a dedicated off camera flash adatper cord. Then you need to purchase a dedicated flash for your camera. Finally you need a flash bracket to place your flash(now above the lens axis) and the cable from the bracket to your flash on one end,and the other mounted into the cameras's hot shoe. Alternately, tilt the lens of the glasses down on the nose. (sit below the bridge) Remember the angle of incidence = the angle of reflectance. Instead of flat lighting your subjects, move 45 degrees to the side. Lastly reduce your flash output. If you don't want to buy a diffuser for outdoors on a DSLR,or compact camera place a sheet of tissue paper over the on board flash. I would still move,or have your subject move to the angle which I mentioned above. I know from experience this will help. Just keep at it until you can say that was easy! Good luck :P
The problem is that your on camera flash is too cl... (show quote)


PS. Just a thought after looking at your photos again have your subject turn his body slightly either to the left or right. Study the symetry of the face and nose . Turn slightly to the better side. Drop shoulder on the side subject is head is facing (masculine pose). have subject lean in a little towards the side he is facing. Now Shoot from both sides Left and right. Turn yourself until you have a profile . Shoot again. Now you have 3 very different poses. Finally as a last resort remove the lenses from the glasses. You can easily mount them back after you shoot. :thumbup:
quote=PJT The problem is that your on camera flas... (show quote)


If this was shot outside use either a piece of cardboard, or a colapseable disc like a car shade and make a gobo. Basically have another person hold this up between the subjects face and the sun or lightsource. Make certain there is no glare on your subjects face and glasses. Also make sure that this gobo is not seen in your eyepiece/LCD viewfinder. RECOMPOSE 7 SHOOT. Keep sunout of subjects face remember 45 degree rule.Side light using poses mentioned above. If you r light is from behind the subject meter off your hand or on the sujects face by changing to partial spot metering mode.

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Oct 10, 2011 21:59:26   #
alann Loc: Virginia
 
Go to COSTCO and get a pair of lenses with Anti Reflective Coat. Cost is 49.00 for anyone 18 or under. Will solve the problem. :)

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Oct 10, 2011 21:59:53   #
NiKitA
 
here is another one I took today where he was turned slightly to the left. There is still a pretty strong reflection in the glasses. I'm starting to wonder if it's doing it because it's costume glasses and maybe real glasses wouldn't do it as bad. You do seem like you have alot of great ideas, I'm going to try again tomorrow and see if I can get them to look better. Thank you!



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Oct 10, 2011 22:01:35   #
mahma Loc: Lower Alabama
 
Perhaps a polorizing filter would have helped? How 'bout it Bob?

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Oct 10, 2011 22:04:18   #
bobmielke Loc: Portland, OR
 
mahma wrote:
Perhaps a polorizing filter would have helped? How 'bout it Bob?


Yes, if she doesn't use a flash you can dial out reflections on glasses with a circular polarizer on a DSLR.

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Oct 10, 2011 22:25:09   #
NiKitA
 
okay, I have a circular polarizer, so if I use it and no flash that should take out some of the reflections? Also, is there a way to reduce the reflection in a photo editing program so I might perhaps make the ones I took today look a little better.

And I just wanted to say that you guys have been so helpful. My friend recommended me to this site, I'm so glad she did. Thank you for taking the time to help me with my pictures!

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