Photographing Reflections: Tips & Tricks

I love the assignment "reflections" that's going on this month on 13wmaz.com in the forums. One of the reasons I love it, is that it really gives you, as a photographer, the opportunity to be creative and to "see the subject." Did you know that taking a good photograph consist of only 10% camera technique and 90% "seeing" the subject. Here are a few tips to help you "see" your subject and look for those reflections and other subjects.

1) Look for geometrical forms regardless of the "subject matter".

2) Look for shapes and lines that may creatively frame your image.

3) Look for something that will elicit an emotional reaction.

4) Take the shot from an unusual viewpoint or dissect the whole and only use part of the subject for a little different approach.

5) Become fully engaged visually and physically. Move around and take the shot from a variety of positions, levels, zoom, etc.

Have fun and take LOTS of shots. I look forward to seeing your shots in the photography forum.