"James B. Davis" <jbdavis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 18:44:02 -0600, lea <lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote/replied to: > >>Is there a foolproof way to light a person wearing eyeglasses? Is there >>a specific place the light(s) should be to avoid this problem in the >>future? >> >>Hints, tricks, tips and photos to demonstrate are all appreciated. > > Glasses with no glass is the best. What I hate even more than a bit of > reflection is the distortion. Ick, ick, ick. People who actually know the subject will think the picture looks fake and wrong -- mostly without knowing why. But they'll be terribly bothered. (About 90% of my social group wears glasses, so I have quite a lot of experience with this!) > However, likely he'd like to be seen with his own glasses > style. Keep the area reflected dark so nothing reflects. That likely > would be the area behind you. Move your fill or reflector further to > the side. Put your main light on the non reflected side. Yes, the frame style matters quite a lot too. -- David Dyer-Bennet, <mailto:dd-b@xxxxxxxx>, <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/> RKBA: <http://noguns-nomoney.com/> <http://www.dd-b.net/carry/> Pics: <http://dd-b.lighthunters.net/> <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/SnapshotAlbum/> Dragaera/Steven Brust: <http://dragaera.info/>
