Eliminating Reflections in Glasses: Ask David Bergman

[@joem4866]

That was positively outstanding. That software, along with the discount you obtained for us, looks fabulous. The last minute or so of the vid with the gels is something I've been wanting to play with for years. My wife will love the software too because it will allow me to figure out my lighting, etc. without pestering her every few minutes. She is my most used model and I know she wishes I would stop taking pictures of her, especially in everyday, around the house outfits. Thanks so much, David!

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

I’m with ya! Right now during quarantine, I don’t have access to my studio and the software also gives me unlimited options. :)

[@aramb]

As a fulltime glasses wearer, I approve this video ;-)

[@ashwanibhola3766]

When you raise the light above or move it to the side, you then have to contend with harsh shadows of the eyeglass frames casting onto the model's face. You get really limited to specific setups that can address both glare and shadows.

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

True. That's why I like larger, soft light sources to minimize shadows. And a reflector or second light on the other side can lessen / eliminate them as well.

[@pieterdhaeze]

Hi David, thanks for the clip, the amazing software and the discount. Tip for glare: take two photos, one with glasses, another without and merge them in Photoshop. Only drawback: model must stand still.

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Yup - I said that in the video. But it’s a lot of work and, like you said, nothing can move in between frames.

[@karenkaptures]

Wonderful video-thanks! I take self-portraits and do at least a few with glasses because I wear them most of the time. Great solutions

[@Lindsaywakelinphoto]

Thanks David, this is a problem I often encounter and it can be so frustrating especially in a limited studio space I can only raise my lights up a little so I usually ask my client to tilt their chin down, turn their head slightly or push their glasses up their nose or down a little depending on the angle.

[@rozkumari9098]

Wow that was great and considering I am not a photoshop guru but I know lighting this was perfect. I have a big client this weekend and she wears glasses and feels most comfortable wearing them. We are shooting in studio 3 different looks so im so glad I found this video. After watching a couple photoshop tutorials this makes way more sense and my Moto always goes take a good shot from the beginning so I don't have to rely on photoshop for a miracle. Than you

[@pattymattes7124]

Thanks David! I've run across that problem. The other problem with glasses is those photo grey/transition glasses in outdoor shoots. I have those too. Ugh!

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Agreed. :)

[@theblackmanarmedwithacamera]

WOW! THIS IS REALLY COOL!! GREAT VIDEO AND VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND!!!🤘🏾🤘🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jenniferruth812]

Awesome! I shoot volume sports portraits and always have a few kids that really want to keep their glasses on. I understand bc I wear glasses and would prefer to keep them on also. I checked out that software and will be purchasing it!

[@majamogens]

In the "good old days" I was advised to take the glasses out of the frames. Or as you mention, have a glass-less frame lying around, but after all, most people are very conscious of how they look with their glasses. Something completely different - can't a polarization filter remove it - or at least reduce it substantially?

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

That can work too with some challenges. First - if you or your subject move at all, you might have to adjust the rotation on your polarizer. Also, you lose some light with the filter as well. That may or may not be an issue for you.

[@jimmason8502]

@@DavidBergmanPhoto Most CPs are what, a stop or 1.5 stops? So you might have to slow shutter speed a stop is all.

[@kustoo]

Feel like this was made specifically for me.

[@alfonsosangiao2818]

I just bought this program 10 days ago jajja I think will be good inversion

[@ОльгаЧернозуб-ъ9с]

Thank you. Your english is so good for me to understand.

[@barneylaurance1865]

If you're going to take an extra photo without glasses and composite that in to get rid of the reflection, make sure you distort it to match the effect that the glasses lens has. I've got fairly strong short sight, which means the glasses lenses reduce the size of stuff behind quite significantly. You can often see the background through them where without the lenses you'd just see my head. Otherwise you'd make it look like I was wearing plain glass instead of corrective lenses.

[@Sportserjeff]

Love it but sometimes I use the reflections for creative effect when doing shots with sunglasses

[@photonsonpixels]

Awesome! Thanks David.

[@thomasriggs2914]

Thanh you David - raising the light or aiming from a side angle does eliminate glare in glasses on my subjects. I have never been able to use a reflector below for fill without also creating additional glare from the reflector. With the light source above angled down to a reflector; Silver, white, round, or strip, at any angle the reflector below causes reflector glare. I'm wondering if the software missed that reflector glare or if the curve of the glasses my subjects are using is different.

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

No it’s still just an angle thing. I can move it in and see it in the software too.

[@toptrendingvideos4865]

Hi Sir.. very informative tutorial this is .. thanks for sharing.. can you please tell me the name of this software.

[@DogRox]

Apparently people don't watch videos all the way to the end or read the description. :-)

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Set.a.light 3D. Link and exclusive coupon code are in the description.

[@robinprichard9200]

Thanks David. Good, clear advice.

[@jimkropf5530]

is there a way to do this in video?

[@MichaelHodge]

TY, Sir. Something to remember.

[@Dimas_One]

Thank you! It really helped me a lot! I know it seems obvious... but it was a nicer refresher

[@longnguyenhong]

Thank you, I was wondering if polarize filter (CPL) could work? Maybe I will try it.

[@srivastavag7172]

David, thanks for such info. But what if we face same challenge at outdoor.

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Same answer; just a bit more challenging with large light source (the sun, sky, etc). You just need to play with angles. If the ground is dark, have them angle their face / glasses down more. Maybe you can have them turn around completely and shoot backlit with them facing into shade. Or you could use a reflector or black scrim to block the sun. I did a video about this a few years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6qvhGiobNWkl5I

[@FiggyABQ]

Would this app work for outdoor lighting scenarios?

[@renatasteiner9705]

I have researched this topic a lot, and this is by far the best tutorial out there. Thank you so much! I

[@ellyelzinga01]

Would a polarization filter work as well? I only have used them so far for landscape photography, so maybe it won't work for reflections on glasses, I'm just wondering 😊

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

That can work too with some challenges. First - if you or your subject move at all, you might have to adjust the rotation on your polarizer. Also, you lose some light with the filter as well. That may or may not be an issue for you.

[@gonzaloleviatanh]

@David, can you use an Polarising filter? I have a toddler with glasses and doesn’t stop moving.

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Might be tough with him moving because you may have to adjust the rotation of the polarizer to match the angle.

[@biltifosi5774]

hello; what s about the application? thanks

[@alexandreferreira1827]

Simple and great solutions!!!!!

[@Jp-international24]

Is there a software like this for outdoor photography?

[@Elixxier]

We can already tell you: Next up is a window with sunlight for set.a.light 3D. We're working on that.

[@marclabro]

very nice tips. what about natural light condition with glasses ? try to turn the head right way, use diffusers ? what is the difference between pro and basic softwares ? i just saw speedlight are in pro version.

[@zolwikwkurwik]

What about using CPL filters?

[@joem4866]

I went to buy the software from elixxier, however, there is no where to enter the discount code? I emailed them and will post the answer here. If someone knows how to get the discount, please post it here.

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Yes - as Mari said. There's a space for "redeem coupon code" in the cart after you've added the software.

[@joem4866]

I got the reply from Elixxier.com. It is as follows: After you add your purchase to the cart, right above the items being purchased, is a box marked "Voucher". Enter the BERGMAN-15 code into the box. Right next to it is a button marked "Redeem Voucher code". Click on it and the cart will update with the discount shown. BTW, this is obvious to everyone but me, because I sometimes can't see the forest for the trees. Mea Culpa.

[@itsjustme-d4l]

Great Video.

[@roshanmadhuranga3528]

Thank you Mr.David. Helped me a lot.

[@skydivejw]

Helpful. Cool software. Thank u.

[@phatrix111]

What about using a polarizer?

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

That can work too with some challenges. First - if you or your subject moves at all, you might have to adjust the rotation on your polarizer. Also, you lose some light with the filter as well. That may or may not be an issue for you.

[@epicdestinationvacations1535]

This great techniques work in studio setting, but in wedding/event photo of single/small/large group where 1:many subject will have glass, and further complicate the photos are being asked to take from different locations in the event hall not from a fixed side. How do we handle in this situation? our only choice is having flash on camera (Flashpoint round) and bounce the flash up and tilt the camera slightly higher than head (recompose after focus is set on eyes) this is the one option I find a comprised solution. David please share your expert thoughts

[@greenocorporation5012]

Helo David ! Can you let me know which software is this….?

[@Camrographer]

Is there any kind of device which can stagger flash pops so that one could bracket different lighting origins?

[@alanc6416]

Does a polarising filter work in these situation?

[@cyclopathtrucker8583]

Would a cpl help at all 🤔

[@xdebjones]

Best explanation ever!

[@kellyberkheimer3597]

Any tips for transition lens that get darker with flash?

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

I don't have much personal experience with them, but I wouldn't think the light from the flash would be on long enough to actually change the glasses. From what I've seen, when someone walks outside, it takes a few seconds for their glasses to darken. The flash is about 1/1000 second or less. I wouldn't think seeing a bolt of lightning would cause those to darken either.

[@barrypack4599]

Great video. This always comes up with headshots!

[@TheCollabCurator]

Great tips, thank you.

[@adrianocastaldini]

Please, an absolutely newbie question here: scenario with no glasses and no spot lights (only a natural window), the problem is me and the camera both mirrored in the talent's eyes. How to avoid it? Thanks

[@tonycollazorappo]

I have question, if I'm in a room full of windows can't I just open the windows for natural lighting? I do this sometimes, evetime I take photos using my light which are the parabolic lights you have I always get these purple reflections on my glasses. The purple reflections look like flowers bursts, lol. Thanks for your help on the light positioning and yes, I do take self-portraits of myself. If I take off my glasses I can't see a damn thing, LOL. Those everything is automated with my equipment; I want people to see what I normally look like, and I do wear my glasses all the time.

[@gewglesux]

Thanks Dave. This is always good one.

[@christianalmeida1973]

What software is that simulating the studio?

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Set.a.light 3D. Link and exclusive coupon code are in the description.

[@christianalmeida1973]

@@DavidBergmanPhoto Thx, i forgot to rewind the video :)

[@jmezzagno]

David, can this program also provide products? Or does it just have models?

[@Elixxier]

At the moment set.a.light 3D is optimized for people photography, but with the next update we will add some new products. Check our "Sneak Peak" Story Highlights on Instagram :)

[@timrosenthal46]

Fantastic, thank you

[@joshuagharis9017]

Set a light is great

[@karifrey3547]

How about outdoor headshots with glasses? I do all my pics outdoors and dealing with glasses is the worst.

[@RY_OnTheLand]

Very informative! Thank you.

[@marcuskaiser2236]

An excellent tutorial!

[@kurtozan251]

So good! Thank you

[@mmz0810]

Very interesting software

[@jaffarsathick]

Software name pls?

[@unauthorisedmind]

Thanks man 🙌

[@shadowyzman7078]

Amazing video David. This is very helpful :)

[@eg1661]

great video thanks

[@TheArt0fReaz0n]

Can't you just use a polarizing filter to remove the glare?

[@siyabongasokhela2171]

lesson learnt thanks a lot

[@stanspb763]

I never hear of the lighting simulator software before and was really impressed with the Studio version. I work in my own small studio but mostly in large multiroom studios that are very low cost to rent by the hour or day. Building up simulations of the most commonly booked rooms to determine the lighting plan based on their available lights and modifiers would save a lot of time. I could even send over a lighting diagram to the staff so the desired lights and modifiers would be in place by the time I arrived.

[@briannalisaphotography5477]

What is the software you're using for the Content on the screeen?

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

Polorizer can also remove the reflections.

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Polarizer can work, but if you or your subject move at all, you might have to adjust the rotation on your polarizer. Also, you lose some light with the filter as well. That may or may not be an issue for you.

[@bencorwin]

This is amazing.

[@MillyNasc_]

O vídeo foi tão completo, se prestar atenção vai entender pelas imagens em vários idiomas. Assistir todo o vídeo sem saber inglês, infelizmente não tem legenda em português, mas pelas imagens e os exemplos entendi que é melhor direcionar a tocha flash para acima da modelo, eu estava fazendo isso mais não tao alto assim, estava tendo sombras debaixo do queixo, meu espaço é na sala de casa, sonho em ter um studio um dia, então quero melhorar e aqui estou eu buscando conhecimento!

[@cmichaelanthonyimages2197]

If your a high volume head shot photographer, just purhase lensless prop glasses. Cheap and easy fix.

[@joshuagharis9017]

Good video man

[@altarego7]

This was incredibly helpful and perfectly presented. Thanks David!

[@bantupiwe9192]

This is so cool...

[@sandhyavision2090]

Thank u sir.. Demonstrate more.becouse language problem please

[@RussellDossett]

think you should know your subtitles are weird play 2:50 to 2:53 in subtitles something weird id going on some weird with subtitles text nothing like what he is saying.

[@Neopulse00]

Missed ya man

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

I haven't gone anywhere! Did you? :)

[@kedaruss]

Polarizing filters

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

That can work too with some challenges. First - if you or your subject move at all, you might have to adjust the rotation on your polarizer. Also, you lose some light with the filter as well. That may or may not be an issue for you.

[@chloepostsweekly]

The captions tho

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Thanks, David!

[@alialhamad2899]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kaushikthakervisuals]

Hi. Dear sir. How are you?❤❤❤❤❤

[@Daniel1974.]

👌🥇

[@hum2020]

Easy knock the glass out.

[@29chhangte]

Your voice would be good for singing...

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Hah, thanks!

[@indiasmosthidentalent2862]

You are intelligent but glasses cutting is not perfect

[@ArleyLewis]

Mistitled video. This video explains how to use a specific brand of expensive software to arrange portrait lighting.

[@tenpointlanding]

Not really