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Question from Pam: “I am really strugging with getting a nice sharp image without glares on the my client’s glasses. It doesn’t seem to matter where I catch the light on their faces there always seems to be a glare(on the glasses). Any suggestions on how to achieve a great shot with no glares? I typically have clients remove the lenses from their frames however on rimless frames and frames that have the wire holding the lens in place this is not an option, any suggestions??”
Tim: Off camera flash works for me.
Timothy: Have the client face their body away from thesis light source and turn head back toward camera.
Tim: Or tell them to not cheap out and get anti-glare coating on their glasses!
Shannon: Have them tilt the ear pieces up just a little, as it creates a very minor angle that isn’t noticeable in the image but will get rid of the glare. I have plastic frames, but the lenses don’t just pop out…thankfully my husband and I have both worn them long enough to know how to fix it for other photographers
Crystal: This is what I do and it works like a charm – Have them “tilt” their glasses forward. In other words, the glasses stay where they normally would on their nose, but have them lift the frames up from their ear about 1/2 inch (up as in towards the sky). It tilts the glasses JUST enough to allow the lenses to not catch glare. Once you start using this trick, you will never forget it…guaranteed!
Crystal: Also…I always tell them that, while the glasses may “feel” funny in this position, it definitely will not show in the image (important for them to know)
Casey: Agree with the tilt
Ashley: I just had a client talk about never achieving a great picture (I haven’t taken their pictures yet.) Because of tinted glasses. Anyone have any idea if they do make a difference and what to do about it?
Sarah: Thanks for the tip. I was having the same issue.
Melanie: I’m not sure if anyone has tried this but you could get a circular polarizing filter. CP’s eliminate glare from the sun off of leaves and water surfaces. I’m sure it would work the same for your shoot. Just look through the viewfinder and rotate the filter until you see the glare disappear.
Silver: I take glare out in photoshop
Pam: thanks for all the suggestions, I really appreciate the input!
Jennifer: I read an article somewhere (or maybe watched a video) that suggested taking two pictures. Take one with the glasses on and with them barely moving, have them remove the glasses and take another shot. Photoshop out the glass and then combine the two pictures. I haven’t tried it but thought it sounded like a great idea. However, the tilting sounds like an even better one. Thanks for the tip!
Natalie: Just have them lean towards you slightly. No need to make them do balancing tricks and wear glasses uncomfortably
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