How to photograph with a mirror?

photoptimist · 01-17-2023, 07:25 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by fs999

I'm still searching a mirror where the reflection material has been put over the glass and not under the glass to avoid ghost image.

Have you tried using a polarizing filter on your lens? That will kill the ghost reflections off the top surface of the glass (without affecting the reflection in the mirror) although I'm not sure what it will do to the reflections of the softbox on the bottle.

**fs999** · 01-18-2023, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

wow, that's a serious setup.

Thank you !

Originally posted by photoptimist

Have you tried using a polarizing filter on your lens? That will kill the ghost reflections off the top surface of the glass (without affecting the reflection in the mirror) although I'm not sure what it will do to the reflections of the softbox on the bottle.

Oh that's a good idea ! I will try this evening !

**fs999** · 01-18-2023, 12:38 PM - **2 Likes**

It works ! Thank you @photoptimist !

biz-engineer · 01-20-2023, 05:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by fs999

It works ! Thank you @photoptimist !

Wow, that's a beautiful picture. I will try also.

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01-17-2023, 07:25 AM - 3 Likes	#16
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,128	Originally posted by fs999 I'm still searching a mirror where the reflection material has been put over the glass and not under the glass to avoid ghost image. Have you tried using a polarizing filter on your lens? That will kill the ghost reflections off the top surface of the glass (without affecting the reflection in the mirror) although I'm not sure what it will do to the reflections of the softbox on the bottle.

01-18-2023, 12:59 AM	#17
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,646	Originally posted by biz-engineer wow, that's a serious setup. Thank you ! Originally posted by photoptimist Have you tried using a polarizing filter on your lens? That will kill the ghost reflections off the top surface of the glass (without affecting the reflection in the mirror) although I'm not sure what it will do to the reflections of the softbox on the bottle. Oh that's a good idea ! I will try this evening !

01-20-2023, 05:40 AM - 1 Like	#19
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,247 Original Poster	Originally posted by fs999 It works ! Thank you @photoptimist ! Wow, that's a beautiful picture. I will try also.