{"id":37625,"date":"2015-07-14T00:30:46","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T07:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=37625"},"modified":"2019-12-12T11:55:14","modified_gmt":"2019-12-12T19:55:14","slug":"urban-reflections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/urban-reflections\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Creative Ways To Capture Incredible Urban Reflection iPhone Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We often think of <a href=\"\/reflections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reflection photography<\/a> as taking place in <a href=\"\/landscape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">landscapes<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"\/nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nature<\/a>, such as a beautiful lake with mountains reflected on a large scale. But\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/urban-landscape-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">urban scenes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/busy-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">busy cities<\/a> provide us with many wonderful opportunities for unique reflection images. In this tutorial, you&#8217;ll discover 7<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<\/span>great tips\u00a0for producing the most sensational and creative iPhone reflection photos in urban locations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37696 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11536\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-29.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with hb1 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Capturing good\u00a0reflection photos can be a challenging but rewarding experience. As you search out interesting reflections and move\u00a0around to obtain the perfect angle you&#8217;ll start to see the world\u00a0in a whole new light.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37677 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11539\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-10.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 10\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll begin\u00a0to see\u00a0reflections in all sorts of surfaces that\u00a0you would have previously overlooked. And you&#8217;ll start to notice how different kinds of light reflect off different surfaces in unusual ways.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37726 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11545\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-45.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 45\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll discover symmetry where you hadn&#8217;t spotted\u00a0it before. And you&#8217;ll become aware of how movement and texture in a reflective surface creates unique abstract reflections.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34036 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/10821\/1120\/iPhone-Photos-Black-And-White-25.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Photos Black And White 25\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Reflection photography is\u00a0a good mental and creative exercise because you have to step out of the box to capture interesting angles and perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>So let&#8217;s take a look at how you can shoot\u00a0incredible reflection photos with your iPhone, both out on the street and inside buildings.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Look For Shiny Surfaces<\/h2>\n<p>Any shiny surface has the potential for great reflections that you can capture with your iPhone. Keep your eyes peeled for highly polished and reflective surfaces, using the surrounding environment to your advantage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37725 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11554\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-44.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 44\" width=\"560\" height=\"559\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The insides of buildings provide plenty of reflections for you to photograph. Polished floors, metal stairwell railings, large glass windows and other shiny components will all reflect surrounding objects if the light is right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37671 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11558\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-4.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 4\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Water is also an excellent reflective surface that allows you to\u00a0capture great reflections, whether indoors or outdoors. Just make sure that you have a\u00a0light source hitting the water&#8217;s surface and something interesting to reflect in it.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re shooting outdoors, a good place to start is\u00a0metal and glass buildings, as well as\u00a0other reflective\u00a0structures. As long as there&#8217;s adequate light\u00a0you should find great reflections in these places.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37679 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11561\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-12.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 12\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the photo above, the reflections in the windows are enhanced by the warm light of\u00a0<a href=\"\/golden-hour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">golden hour<\/a>. Shooting around the hours of sunrise and sunset is a great time to capture beautiful\u00a0light in your reflections.<\/p>\n<p>The best reflection photos\u00a0are often created when there are\u00a0clouds in the sky as they add a dramatic atmosphere\u00a0to your photo. The picture\u00a0below\u00a0shows a reflection on\u00a0a metal rooftop railing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37690 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11565\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-23.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 23\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just capturing a reflection in a shiny surface isn&#8217;t enough to make a great photo.\u00a0Be sure to have a strong subject in your reflection, such as a person or building, in order to add a focal point\u00a0to the image.\u00a0<span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/leading-lines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leading lines<\/a> can be used to map out a good reflection in the scenery. Lines help to draw the\u00a0viewer into the scene, and combined with the <a href=\"\/finding-symmetry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">symmetry<\/a> created by the reflection they can have a very strong visual impact on your image.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37704 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11569\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-37.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 37\" width=\"560\" height=\"418\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In certain situations, like when shooting the side of this\u00a0train, the only way you can\u00a0create a strong\u00a0visual impact is\u00a0to get the lens of the iPhone very close to the reflective surface and then vary the angle until you achieve a good composition.<\/p>\n<p>Many reflections aren&#8217;t obvious from a distance, so you often need to get closer with your phone and then experiment with angles until you achieve the desired effect.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37705 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21876\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-38.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 38\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the temperature drops during winter, look for icy surfaces on ponds, lakes, puddles and other\u00a0bodies of water. Frozen bodies of water combined with the perfect daylight will allow you to capture wonderful abstract reflections.<\/p>\n<p>When photographing icy reflections, inverting the image vertically in post-processing can create a more intriguing image. I\u00a0used this technique with the photo above.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Find Puddle Reflections<\/h2>\n<p>A great place to find water for reflection photos is in small puddles. After it&#8217;s\u00a0rained, look for puddles in places with compelling architecture, cars, people standing or in motion, etc. Such locations are the perfect backdrop for <a href=\"\/puddle-water-reflections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">puddle reflections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37700 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11621\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-33.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 33\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A good puddle doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be on the street level.\u00a0Puddles on\u00a0other surfaces such as table tops\u00a0will also\u00a0create interesting reflections from a higher perspective.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37675 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11630\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-8.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 8\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alleyways are a good location\u00a0for puddle reflections since they usually have <a href=\"\/shadows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dark shadows<\/a> and leading lines which add to the overall composition of your\u00a0image.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37673 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11637\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-6.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 6\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When taking a puddle shot on the street, crouch down low and hold your iPhone close to the water level. Flip your phone upside down so that you can get the lens closer to\u00a0the water. It will be easier to create\u00a0symmetry if the phone is close\u00a0to the water&#8217;s surface.<\/p>\n<p>If you find a good puddle but the lighting isn&#8217;t conducive to creating reflections, try returning later in the day in order to take advantage of the best\u00a0lighting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37687 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11641\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-20.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with e6 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When shooting puddle reflections, experiment with different angles to create a unique perspective.\u00a0Move around and vary the vertical orientation of your\u00a0phone until you capture the best angle.<\/p>\n<p>Flipping your image upside down\u00a0in post-processing can create some intriguing results, so bear this in mind when shooting your puddle. This technique\u00a0also allows the viewer to\u00a0appreciate more of the individual components in the reflection since they&#8217;re no longer upside down.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37686 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11644\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-19.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 19\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A perfect puddle shot doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be symmetrical or shot with the phone really close to the water&#8217;s surface. Each puddle is\u00a0unique, so find what works best in that particular situation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30418 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/10145\/1120\/Kwe-Bentum-iPhone-Photos-21.jpg\" alt=\"Kwe Bentum iPhone Photos 21\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, make sure you don&#8217;t\u00a0drop your phone in the water! If you&#8217;re worried about getting your iPhone wet it&#8217;s worth investing in a waterproof case such as the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00NCJ4CGY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00NCJ4CGY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=i054e-20&amp;linkId=TOZSCE26ISNVBEOU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lifeproof<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Shoot On Rainy Days<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/rainy-day-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A rainy day<\/a> provides extra opportunities for reflection photography that you wouldn&#8217;t normally get on a dry day. In addition to puddles, when the ground is wet the entire street will become a mirror-like reflective surface.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37682 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11651\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-15.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with g3 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"559\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Any lights and objects in the scene will be reflected in the water on the ground. Reflected street lights can add\u00a0a wonderful warm glow to the lower part of your photo. Without water and reflections\u00a0the roads and sidewalks would normally appear very dark in your image.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37708 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11655\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-41.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 41\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An added bonus of shooting on a rainy day is that lots of people will be carrying umbrellas. These can act as props in your photo that add a strong shape and splash of color to your street reflection photography.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37709 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11658\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-42.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 42\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In post-processing you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/snapseed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Snapseed\u2019s<\/a> selective adjust tool to enhance the contrast and color saturation of the reflections on the street. This will help to emphasize the reflections if they didn&#8217;t appear that clear\u00a0in the original image.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Capture Reflections In\u00a0Water Droplets<\/h2>\n<p>On a rainy day, take advantage of water droplet formations on glass and metallic surfaces. You&#8217;ll often find rain drops on glass panes at a bus stop, coffee shop windows, the top of a trash can, and any glass or metallic surface on a car.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37688 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11664\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-21.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 21\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These locations are fantastic\u00a0for capturing reflected light in raindrops. If you get it right you&#8217;ll be able to capture reflections of yourself or your subject within each individual water droplet.<\/p>\n<p>Place your iPhone fairly close to the water droplets, and make sure you\u00a0<a href=\"\/focus-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lock\u00a0focus<\/a> on them by holding your finger where\u00a0a droplet appears on the screen for\u00a0two to three seconds until you see AE\/AF Lock.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37691 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11669\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-24.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 24\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re shooting through glass, the backdrop will become blurred when the raindrops are in focus. Adjust the exposure by sliding your\u00a0finger up and down on the screen. Exposure should be set so that you can see detail in the raindrops.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37669 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11673\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-2.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 2\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If there hasn&#8217;t been any rain or you can&#8217;t find a suitable surface for your water droplet photography, a simple solution is to use a plastic\u00a0CD cover as the medium and a tiny water spray to produce water droplets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37681 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21883\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-14.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with g3 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have a <a href=\"\/macro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">macro lens for your iPhone<\/a> you&#8217;ll be able to take extreme close-ups of the water droplets, capturing incredible detail of the reflected subject in each droplet.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Shoot At Night<\/h2>\n<p>If\u00a0you look around your\u00a0urban landscape\u00a0at night,\u00a0you&#8217;ll notice colorful reflections from the city lights on rivers, puddles, wet streets, glass and metal buildings, and any other reflective surfaces.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37727 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11741\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-46.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 46\" width=\"560\" height=\"559\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/low-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taking photos in low light<\/a> is a challenge for the iPhone, and you can end up with blurred and grainy shots if you&#8217;re not careful.\u00a0Apps\u00a0such as <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/average-camera-pro\/id415577873?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average Camera\u00a0Pro<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/cortex-camera\/id517488939?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cortex Camera<\/a> help to reduce grain and are generally great for taking night shots.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37724 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11753\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-43.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 43\" width=\"560\" height=\"556\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Always be sure to maintain a steady hand when shooting at night in order to avoid blurry images from camera shake. If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-tripod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">small iPhone\u00a0tripod<\/a> you can use it to keep your iPhone perfectly still. But otherwise try leaning against a wall or lamp post to steady yourself.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37694 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11756\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-27.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 27\" width=\"560\" height=\"747\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Street lights and lights from signs on buildings create wonderful colored reflections on a rainy night. So next time it rains, be sure to\u00a0explore the city after the sun has set to see what amazing reflections you can capture out on the streets.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Capture\u00a0Abstract Reflections<\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t always have to capture a clear subject in your reflection photos. There are many <a href=\"\/abstract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">abstract<\/a> reflections around us that we tend to overlook, and\u00a0these can make incredible iPhone photos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37697 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11761\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-30.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 30\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shiny buildings\u00a0and\u00a0sculptures that have a curved or\u00a0unusual shape can create fantastic distorted reflections such as the one above. Capturing the reflection along with the subjects in the background makes this picture even more interesting.<\/p>\n<p>You can also create abstract reflections by photographing textured surfaces.\u00a0Have you ever noticed how movement\u00a0in a body\u00a0of water made\u00a0by birds or boats in motion creates ripples that distort the reflections?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37683 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11765\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-16.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 16\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pay attention to any sudden movement in water as this is the\u00a0perfect opportunity\u00a0to create a unique abstract reflection photo.<\/p>\n<p>The ripples in the water will distort the reflections, creating zigzag lines and patterns in your photo. If you can capture the reflection of a beautiful colored sky in the water too, this is an added bonus!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37692 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21892\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-25.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with a1 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Swimming pools, ponds and lakes provide a great setting for this technique.\u00a0It will be easier to create some motion in a small pool as opposed to a larger body of water such as a\u00a0lake.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37684 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11868\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-17.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 17\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Try swishing your hand around in the water to create gentle\u00a0ripples, throwing a stone into a pond\u00a0to create concentric rings, or asking someone to jump into the water to create small waves.\u00a0Using these techniques you can create beautiful reflection photos with a painterly quality to them.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Use Reflective Props<\/h2>\n<p>The great thing about reflection photography is that the opportunities for creativity are endless. How about <a href=\"\/props\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">using props<\/a> like mirrors and other reflective objects to spice up your\u00a0reflection photography?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37701 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11877\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-34.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 34\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With small reflective props like mirrors you have more control over the position of the prop compared to\u00a0photographing a building whose perspective can\u2019t be easily altered. Portable mirrors can be used to produce a creative effect\u00a0that wouldn\u2019t otherwise be attainable.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37707 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11880\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-40.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 40\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Broken mirrors are especially useful for <a href=\"\/portraits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">creative portraits<\/a>. The pieces can be arranged in a manner that creates a visually appealing image with a wonderful\u00a0<a href=\"\/mystery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sense of mystery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37674 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11882\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-7.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 7\" width=\"560\" height=\"559\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Crystal balls are also an excellent outlet for creativity. They produce inverted reflections that create an intriguing effect. When combined with the right backdrop elements\u00a0such as symmetry and leading lines, a fine piece of art can be\u00a0created.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37706 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11884\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-39.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 39\" width=\"560\" height=\"557\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Look around your home or explore a local thrift store to see what kind of interesting reflective props you can find. Then take them out into the city and experiment with capturing reflections in unique and creative ways.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Creating and capturing reflections has infinite possibilities, especially in urban environments. With\u00a0water and other reflective surfaces there\u2019s so much you can do to broaden your creative potential.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully these tips have given you an understanding of how to go about shooting reflections in interesting and varied ways.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37689 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21899\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-22.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 22\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remember that good\u00a0light, dramatic clouds, strong subjects, lines and symmetry add interesting detail to reflections in urban settings.<\/p>\n<p>With a bit of practice and experimentation you&#8217;ll soon be capturing sensational reflection images with your iPhone!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We often think of reflection photography as taking place in landscapes and\u00a0nature, such as a beautiful lake with mountains reflected on a large scale. But\u00a0urban scenes and busy cities provide us with many wonderful opportunities for unique reflection images. 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