Daughter wants Mirror Pictures

[Brett and Sara]

My daughter, Rachel, is letting us take her Senior Portraits so we can learn different portrait techniques. She came home today wanting 'mirror' pictures....such as her laying down looking in the mirror with flower petals surrounding her. My question is what is the best way to do this? Lighting? Angle of camera? Should I be above her or on the floor with her? As you can tell, we have not done this before. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

[naeno]

I think this would be beautiful outside with you above, daughter and mirror on the ground. The sky would make a lovely background! Do it about an hour before sunset for some great lighting. Good idea!

[fluoridedm]

The only advice I can give, or possibly be think of is the fact that you should be careful not to capture your own reflecting of you taking the photograph in the picture.

[Brett and Sara]

So far, that is what has been happening....we either catch us in the mirror or if we try a flash, the flash shows. Am going to try taking it outside as suggested. Thanks.

[naeno]

Also, remember, you can clone yourself out in post processing.