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?

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.

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.

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. 

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!