Shooting through store window glass

[House Mommy]

Originally Posted by Elmo

Exposure-- Daytime I use the camera suggested exposure the evaluate the histogram and actual captured image. Night exposures I generally start with a two stop under exposure from camera recommended exposure and as above evaluate the exposure with captured image and histogram. One thing to watch is do not let light sources blow out, Underexpose if necessary.

I have good luck shooting at about a 45 degree to the glass. The black board is then placed at at the other45 degree angle to the glass. That way the camera sees the black cardboard as a reflection.

Thank you for the additional information, Elmo!

[House Mommy]

Originally Posted by Michael_2010

I used Richard Taylor’s recommended night photography settings to get a few Christmas window shots. I didn’t have a big problem with reflections and I expected to before I went. In some cases I actually liked the reflection of sparkling lights in the windows.

Night Photography:2 - In the street.

This is a handheld shot I took of a cat sleeping in a storefront, using a high ISO and a wide open aperture.

Thanks for that link, Michael. I'll go over those instructions more carefully and will employ them when I go back to Macy's for another attempt.

BTW, great photo!

[autofocus]

Originally Posted by House Mommy

Thanks for your view on this, autofocus. Unfortunately, with the shots I was going for, the reflections were too much of a distraction. I'll be picking up a filter very soon and try another shoot. I did go look at your thread; those photos are amazing! One day, I hope to be able to capture some amazing shots too.

I'm sure you will...good luck with your session

[Elmo]

Reply to my blog comment:

Canon 40D, 17-50 f:2.8 Tamron @ 23mm, ISO 800, SS 1/100, ap f:2.8.
I use Av and exposure Comp was set at -2/3 giving the above settings.

The ISO was this high to allow for hand holding. My tripod was being used by others at the time.

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