When using flash on a camera if there is some sort of "gloss" or something of that nature on the window would that ruin the picture due to the flash being returned to the camera or have photographers found way around this. Obviously not using a flash is an option i am working on times that flash is required. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I am not very familiar with the photography world so I hope some incite from some fanatics like yourselves can help. Thank you for your time.


Nick

 

Ideally you would have the flash directly against the glass if you are taking a picture of something through the glass, like in a museum (off-camera cord lets you do this).

If you're talking about being further back from the glass usually you use a sharp angle to the glass to avoid the flash reflection. Same issue taking portraits with people who wear glasses, have to tilt their head relative to the flash (the cheat is to remove the lenses if possible).

If you still have to take a straight-into-glass shot that gets glare you can use a polarizer on the lens and a piece of polarizing film over the flash to fully eliminate the glare. Digital cameras make it easier to find the right filter angle on the lens by trial-and-error.

 

If you use a hotshoe flash, you can bounce it off the ceiling or wall. You can use a diffuser or Gary Fong lightsphere, though these will still create a reflection of the flash firing.

 

thank you for this information. It will help greatly.

Nick