How to Remove Window Glare

Avoid taking photos of people in front of windows or glass surfaces unless it is absolutely necessary. The best way to reduce glare is to move to a better location without reflective objects that will cause unwanted flashes of light.

Use a bounce flash so the light is not hitting the glass directly. One of a photographer̵7;s best tools is a bounce flash because it causes the light to bounce off the ceiling before hitting the subject. If the subjects are in front of a window, a bounce flash will create much less of a glare than a traditional pop-up flash.

Use the natural light in the room. When you are faced with taking a picture in front of a reflective surface such as a car window, or an indoor window, use natural light as much as possible. Open your aperture to its widest setting to let in the most light and use a high ISO and slow shutter speed.

Shoot downward on your subject so the light of your flash isn̵7;t hitting the glass directly. Adjusting your angle by standing on a chair will help you direct the light onto your subject without having it hit the window directly, resulting in glare.

Roll down the window. If the reason you are shooting behind a window is because you are in a vehicle, put the camera strap around your neck, roll down the window and take your shots.