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THE PROJECTS
WORKING WITH REFLECTIVE
AND MIRRORED SUBJECTS
Shooting subjects with reective and mir-
rored surfaces might seem quite problem-
atic at rst, but with both practice and
patience, you can create artful photos that
will elicit a “wow” reaction from family
and friends. e trick to shooting reective
and mirrored subjects is knowing when to
shoot at opposing angles, a technique that
will actually enhance your photo. Once
you learn the basics, you can let your vi-
sion and creative bent take over.
In this photo of a surfer’s car parked near
the ocean at sunset, I saw an opportunity
to use reective imagery to tell the story
of the quin ...