reflections

Reflections are everywhere.

Earlier this week there was talk of doubling up, creating a double exposure. What about using a reflection to shoot faces?

When you intentionally shoot a reflection portrait, the results are charming and delightful.

I love self portraits captured in a reflection, some with camera in hand, in a shop window or a wall of vintage mirrors, and sometimes with company of our loved ones.

Have you any portrait reflections? Why not seek out a mirror today for your own self portrait and share it with us.

“Mirror mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all.”

You are.


Comments

[amy]

that is perfect! ! I love reflections and don't shoot them nearly enough, tho I did get this one a week ago of my daughter:)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30588897@N06/4892679788/
:)

[Sarah Craig]

Here are some reflection shots I took of my daughter a few weeks ago. It was really the first time I'd played around with that, and I loved trying it. This post made me want to try it again.

Anyway, here's the link:
http://thecraiglife.blogspot.com/2010/07/shes-ray-of-sunshine-on-dreary-rainy.html

[Jacqueline]

Fantastic shot! Reflections are so much FUN. I'm also addicted to shadows!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44864996@N08/4908430331/

[giftsofthejourney (Elizabeth Harper)]

I am always trying to catch my husband 's reflection ... sometimes to remind him later that even though it seems I'm always looking through my camera, I still see him all around me.

http://giftsofthejourney.wordpress.com/2009/07/23/i-see-you/

[cigi]

Lovely shot! This is me at a classic-car show:
http://instamaticgratification.wordpress.com/2010/06/30/180365/

[Marcie]

I love reflections. Can't say I've done a lot of people/portrait reflections..but here are a few recent others:

http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1269
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1261

And - I just love your image. Terrific!

[Kat]

I love that you can capture such unique perspectives in reflections. Especially if you aren't looking through the viewfinder for self-portraits. One of my recent fav self portraits is in an elevator mirror:
http://www.kateyeview.com/2010/05/intuition-and-gratitude-and-joy.html
And this is a recent fav of my son:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kateyeview/4862658012/in/set-72157624510042095/

[Vanessa]

shooting into a fisheye mirror in the middle of a party = a sure fire way to get a few giggles!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_r/4418286952/in/set-72157623581463680/
...and the set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_r/sets/72157623581463680/
happy weekend, sisters!

[CDScott]

I've never tried such an obvious reflection shot as yours. I love it and want to try! Here's an old post of mine with a reflection/self-portrait. It's the third image.

http://courtneysablogger.blogspot.com/2009/03/artful-life.html

[Becky Sue]

Last week, while on vacation, I found this family portrait while eating lunch by the ocean.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rslaflam/4899072852/

[hilde]

oh x...love this shot....you know how i feel about reflection shots.....they are the best..xxx;


http://www.flickr.com/photos/hildew/4906698394/

[Aia]

your little guy is the cutest!

[Kathleen]

such fun!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/4535572715/in/set-72157605477870466/

[Jennifer]

This is the result of forgetting to turn my flash off when I was attempting to take a self-portrait in the mirror:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cardboardsea/4864097591/

[Sarah]

Here are two I liked.... I love catching a good reflection... http://www.flickr.com/photos/cottagegardenstudios/4327967923/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cottagegardenstudios/4270015338/

[spread your wings]

wonderful shot. what a beautiful boy you have.
I do reflection shots - mostly mirrors - pretty often. Here's one of the latest.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/autumnsun/4712987302/in/set-72157622333249454/

[kristen]

my recent favorite: http://www.flickr.com/photos/acumamakiki/4904910338/

[shirley]

Lovely shot and reflection! I think most of the pictures of me are through the mirror.
Here's a recent one - taken last week:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shirley319/4909297592/

[iluska.ikeda]

One of my favorite self-portraits is a reflection image I took at the local Museum of Science. I was photographing my daughter playing with my husband, looked around and saw my image here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/iluskaikeda/4741230406/in/set-72157624601941105

[Bettina]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bettina2/4712992555/

dont know why, but i love taking pictures of feet :) love the reflection here

[kristin]

i do love finding reflections. especially unexpected ones, like this one i found in NYC 2 weeks ago...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/4909968597/

[Trude]

Reflections are so much fun! Love the one you took, so sweet.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/trudem/4847729464/in/set-72157624624711374/

[smallroots]

Oh I just shot this yesterday, perfect timing! Reflections are fun when you can get 'em!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/smallroots/4909111587/

[smallroots]

Oh I guess this one might count as well too, I also took it yesterday and it's my BAM photo as well (I posted right before yours!). (ok that's enough comments from me today! fun topic)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/smallroots/4909783302/in/photostream/

[Stephanie]

Love this post! So often we're taught to believe that too much time in front of your reflection means you're vain. But using mirrors and reflections is my favorite way to do self-portraits: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephaniecourt/4747213196/in/set-72157624262368017/

I also like to use it to capture others "in the moment" without them realizing I'm taking a picture. Here, my boyfriend was waiting patiently for his coffee and I loved how the mirrors behind the bar broke up his reflection while still capturing his peaceful mood: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephaniecourt/4910224457/in/set-72157624767617908/

[WorthIt!]

I often shoot shadows and neglect reflections. Thanks for giving me something new to think about!

Here's a recent self portrait attempt from a trip to DC.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52055227@N07/4910931808/

[Katie]

Got this one a couple weeks ago of my boys! I loved it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/smohrs/4895213507

[Kimberly]

I shot this reflection of myself in the mirror last night. It's sort of that final look, checking makeup and hair before I head out.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/junebugphotography/4909142431/

[Tiffani]

just for you, X! :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/childplay/4910184475/

[Michelle]

These are all so wonderful!

Here I am, peering into the window of our front door. I took this last spring and now I can't help but wonder where the heck that butterfly wreath has gone to! :)

[Michelle]

Might help if I actually posted the link! http://photosensitivities.blogspot.com/2010/08/reflection.html

[joey]

I get lots of reflection shots of my boys. This is the first one I could find.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/19379573@N06/4911163806/

[Suki]

I took a little walk around the city and dicouvered this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/suki_fotografiert/4911299378/
Sort of a reflection of my mind as well.

[NinaRevenant]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ninarevenant/4861598546/in/set-72157624273840768/

[lucy]

love reflections. here's one:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucyloomis/4897572742/

[Renae]

This pretty much sums up our family right now -- me with camera in hand, babe chewing on the strap, husband trying to talk our two-year-old out of his bread:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/theopuses/4734870116/in/photostream/

[Nancy]

This was a reflection self portrait I took when I was nearing the end of my pregnancy.... I stil LOL at how my big belly got caught in the edge of the wide angle lens: http://www.flickr.com/photos/viaveg/3203903117/in/set-72157612372347855/

[erika]

I've been trying to do more of these because it really captures my life right now. I've got a camera in hand & I want that to be remembered in 30 years.

*I choked up a bit when I clicked on my photo. Thanks for that on a Friday night! oxoxo*

[Danette]

Love to do reflecting photos - sometimes on purpose - sometimes just to catch us in a moment when no one else is there to take a photo of you and your love one - or sometimes it's just an amazing surprise result you see in your photo.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danettephotos/4828773966/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danettephotos/4781497199/in/set-72157624343049831/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danettephotos/4748832856/in/set-72157624392754422/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danettephotos/2654512636/in/set-72157604959470657/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danettephotos/3841959201/in/set-72157622101813114/

[leslie]

lovely post and thanks so much for the include, dear xanthe :)

[Leslie]

These are two of my favorite reflection photos from Bali...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thel-list/4193422436/in/set-72157622964546980/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thel-list/4176502352/in/set-72157622964546980/

[Pam]

I love the soft light of my bathroom. I wish I could carry it around with me everywhere! The play at the edges is from the bevel on the mirror.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sidewalkshoes/4669200131/in/set-72157624203547564/

[NTE]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95912288@N00/508042999/in/photostream/"> Here's one of Lil Girl reflected in her dad's picture </a> that I took a few years back: I'm still in love with it.

[Niccirf]

I soooooo love reflections!! mirrors, faucets, sunglasses, picture frames, windows, puddles...the possibilities are endless!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/niccirf/sets/72157624346514241/

[strawberrygoldie]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/strawberrygoldie/3613351009

http://www.flickr.com/photos/strawberrygoldie/3422398610

http://www.flickr.com/photos/strawberrygoldie/3365522930

http://www.flickr.com/photos/strawberrygoldie/3211714682