Reflections Photography is the art or technique of using reflective surfaces to capture beautiful and unique images. Common surfaces used for reflective photography are bodies of water, windows, and mirrors. Using reflective surfaces is a great way to create abstract images. Often, images created using reflections have a more artistic appeal. Although any reflective surfaces can be used, mirrors are often the less chosen because they can be very difficult to work with.
Using Flash
Be very careful when photographing with mirrors. It is often best to not use a flash or to use a very low flash because it can produce unwanted glare or bright spots in the image. Pay very special attention to all light sources in the area. It may take multiple adjustments with the mirror to eliminate all the possible glares.
If you must use a flash, make sure you do not stand directly in front on the mirror. It is best to stand off to the side. Your body should be almost perpendicular to the mirror. This is the best way to reduce the chance of glare from a flash affecting the image.
Reflections in water
In Nature reflections are everywhere, in lakes, rivers, ponds and other water bodies etc. one could even find reflections in a small puddle of water. Reflections help add powerful emotions and thus create visually interesting images. Subjects like colourful autumn foliage in trees, mountains, buildings, harbor and boats etc are all subjects that make great reflections.
Overcast days are the best to shoot reflections in water, best case scenario is when you subject is illuminated by the sun’s light and the water in front of you is still in shade, such conditions produce very dramatic images.
This is the most important tip to remember while shooting reflections in water, always place the sun at your back, else you will end up with very dark reflections.