20 Reflections in Photography
Reflections in Photography
Using reflections in photography, wedding photographers add emotional impact and artistic expression to a couple’s photo collection. It takes an artist with an observant eye, along with a solid understanding of lighting and composition, to create a photograph from this unique perspective. For this month’s Editor’s Picks, we chose 20 reflections in photography to inspire couples and photographers alike.
Natural Reflections in Nature
In our first six photos, our talented member photographers capture the beauty of nature reflected in lakes and shimmering pools of water. Taken at epic locations, they make a viewer do a double-take and admire the scenery as well as the perspective. What couple wouldn’t love a photo like this of their once-in-a-lifetime adventure?
![Big sky landscape reflected with hand in hand couple J La Plante Photo](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/1-big-sky-landscape-reflected-with-hand-in-hand-couple-photo-by-j-la-plante-photo.jpg?VersionId=tWInhIV7yggOXCVpjecHpgAPAqroMvXB)
![Bride and groom on rock with reflection Abby Plus Dave](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/2-bride-and-groom-on-rock-with-reflection-photo-by-abby-plus-dave-calgary-and-banff-wedding-photographers.jpg?VersionId=4uyL6tvd0iGU2BaVOoo.yoKi4D5ALIU2)
![Couple reflected Frances Morency Photography](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/3-couple-reflected-photo-by-frances-morency-photography.jpg?VersionId=lr.PtZijr7kPsTPBsSKnD9n6EyWNOdV5)
![Engagement couple hand in hand against snowy iceland mountains and reflections M and J Studios](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/4-engagement-couple-walking-hand-in-hand-against-snowy-iceland-mountains-and-reflections-photo-by-mj-studios.jpg?VersionId=tLz_rBrRjn52uIUH8dAG.k9EclBXihxg)
![Couple against snowy mountain winner picture perfect The Crawfords Photography](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/5-picture-perfect-portrait-winner-photo-of-couple-against-snowy-mountain-peak-with-reflection---photo-by-the-crawfords-photography.jpg?VersionId=Bb5uKpM3uLMutdQkZQyn3Y2pme3tq5Sk)
![Silhouette couple reflected in tidal pool Julian Kanz Photography](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/6-silhouette-couple-reflected-in-beach-tidal-pool-photo-by-julian-kanz-photography.jpg?VersionId=15cDVB4yx5Fud3hZApGlUDB4Jg_TXjKU)
Reflections in Mirrors, Windows and Glass
Mirrors abound where brides and grooms are getting ready, and portraits taken using their reflections give us more than one point of view. For the next six photos in our collection, the available mirrors gave the photographer’s a chance to create extraordinary portraits that give us a deeper look at the scene and the subject/s.
![Bride reflected as groom buttons up jacket Matthew Sowa Photography](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/7_bride-reflected-in-mirror-as-groom-buttons-up-jacket-matthew-sowa-photography.jpg?VersionId=yacw8lJ56tFF_tbtYAwtkruObREb_8Xy)
![Bride writing reflected in oval mirror Amber Henry Photography](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/8_bride-writing-reflected-in-oval-mirror-with-hanging-gown-photo-by-amber-henry-photography.jpg?VersionId=F7BVBjru54gRkrsZEOVQOi22fugG37k6)
![Getting groom ready with bow tie reflected Photoluxe Media Weddings](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/9-getting-the-groom-ready-with-bowtie-reflected-photo-by-photoluxe-media-weddings-in-barbados.jpg?VersionId=lkWexcSqyE8KuOVIemZkad68Jd4hfmIl)
![Bride getting ready reflected in monotoned old painting Beauty Life Captured](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/10-bride-getting-ready-reflected-in-monotoned-old-painting-photo-by-beauty-life-captured-.jpg?VersionId=Z6cvS6lPVZUfKCvrq9r6dpRiAEL6v24f)
![Bride reflected in glass of french doors Catherine Hall Studios](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/11-bride-reflected-in-glass-of-french-doors-catherine-hall-studios-napa-valley-wedding.jpg?VersionId=Lvf7LjoBk4v5vhCZMeld0bXpdm6TIr_j)
![Groom window light portrait with reflection Seuss Moments](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/12-groom-window-light-portrait-with-reflection-photo-by-suess-moments.jpg?VersionId=76XlivpFKcgJR99t8A3enDiBJl5AbHQj)
Reflections in Shiny Objects
While mirrors and lakes offer excellent opportunities for reflections in photography, any shiny surface will do. Below you’ll find 4 exceptional examples using the reflections created by windows, sunglasses and a swimming pool. The last one (taken by Miranda Suess) just looks like a reflection but is actually a composite of the skyline and a portrait with some tricky flash techniques. We love how each one has its own distinctive style.
![Bride portrait with reflection Emiliano Russo Photography](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/13-bride-portrait-with-reflection-photo-by-emiliano-russo-photography-.jpg?VersionId=Nb5luibM3OH_tcjStHgDObHIJGC4tHdC)
![Bride reflected in happy grooms sunglasses Andrew Billington Photography](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/15-bride-reflected-in-happy-groom-s-sunglasses-photo-by-andrew-billington-photography.jpg?VersionId=8KJ6G2eREyMb1ysSI3WnpuUbGaFEIGQ2)
![Ethereal bride dancing in air reflected in water Emmerlee Photography](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/16-ethereal-bride-dancing-in-air-reflected-in-water-photo-by-emmerlee-photography.jpg?VersionId=pZwxZuiRp.bdigjHQybicN72gJ16H8V4)
![Photographed by Suess Moments - New Jersey wedding photographers](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/men-smoking-and-drinking-with-city-reflection-photo-by-suess-moments.jpg?VersionId=4KHg89gHuDXC670_yK0fFC1bweNXXGDI)
Reflections Created by Photographers
To finish our collection, we chose 4 photos taken using objects the photographers brought with them, including hand-held mirrors and cell phones. In each one, the photographer used a small mirror they brought with them or their cell phone screen to reflect the surroundings and turn the world on its head. While these techniques may sound easy, getting great shots like these is anything but.
![Couple ceremony with officiant under floral arbor with reflection Chrisman Studios](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/17-couple-ceremony-with-officiant-under-floral-arbor-with-reflection-photo-by-chrisman-studios.jpg?VersionId=fNG1GMCCYvbyRaNi6zjiRy9_dzzjY8pY)
![Couple portrait on clouds So Tender Is Humanity](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/18-couple-portrait-on-clouds-photo-by-so-tender-is-humanity.jpg?VersionId=3PHafan5G34Fi3Z9X0JcF7xHv_QfaIE4)
![Silhouette couple with trees and mountains Pro Photo Italy](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/19_silhouette-couple-with-trees-and-mountains-photo-by-paolo-barbara-orsolini.jpg?VersionId=x2VPoIK0.EuobtVWMWF4ZhTfuCC4l.TZ)
![Reflection Tim Yun Masters of Wedding Photography](https://wbwp.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/inline-images/20_tim-yun-017.jpg?VersionId=KLuesr5Gk5UxCGhn4TpnfkTW6GCpVhdc)
When you book a top photographer they will know how to use reflections and play with light, angles and composition to create distinctive and memorable work. When you are looking for a wedding photographer to create artistic photos that will stand the test of time and impress your friends, contact the artists listed here or use our carefully-curated directory of the best photographers anywhere!