Creative Photography Through Glass

Light can be used creatively in photography because of its properties like reflection, refraction, interference and diffraction and these phenomenon allow us to capture stunning and creative images. These properties also push the creative boundaries of photographers and allow them to observe and capture images differently.

Shooting through glass can be done on the streets, at home, when on sky decks, aquariums, shop displays, in cars, and on buses. It could be from the outside looking in or from the inside looking out and there are some settings, tricks, and techniques that you need to take care of when shooting through glass.

In order to successfully capture photographs through glass, you need to understand light. Great photographers master the art of recognizing light, how to control it, how to make it, and how to manipulate it. And, if you also want to master light for great photography, then we recommend you to check out this premium photography guide by Photzy – “Understanding Light: Book II.”

Here are 23 images that are great examples of creative photography through glass.

photography through glass portrait — Photo by Tengyart

cat in the window — Photo by Serhat Beyazkaya

church in the window — Photo by Casey Nguyen

modern art building — Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel

glass cafe reflection — Photo by Craig Whitehead

When shooting through glass you need to understand and know the techniques to handle reflections and other interferences caused by light. These can be either eliminated or used creatively based on your intended results. If you wish to master light, this guide by Photzy, “Understanding Light: Book II” will give you the ability to recognize, control, and manipulate light, taught through 155 pages of fast and easy learning. It is packed with illustrations, case studies, and assignments to verify your knowledge.

rain glass reflection — Photo by Jason Leung

cafe glass lighting — Photo by Alex Motoc

abstract photography in rain — Photo by Matteo Catanese

plants through glass — Photo by Annie Spratt

city in the rain — Photo by Viacheslav Bida

There may be times when you travel to a location and you find that the light is uninteresting or flat. But there are ways in which light can be manipulated to get the desired results. This premium guide from Photzy, “Understanding Light: Book II” gives straightforward advice that will instantly raise the quality of your work. You will learn the secrets behind controlling existing light and never again have to worry about losing an opportunity to photograph, because of bad light.