Posing in the mirror is something we all do at some point. We may seek to photograph our clothes, our face or see ourselves together. Mirror photos are an easy way to take self-portraits and that we must take advantage of to achieve the best result.
In this article I will give you tips to take better mirror photos , as well as posing tips, ideas and inspiration for both men and women.
Are you dying to get started? Let's start at the beginning ? .
HOW TO TAKE PICTURES IN THE MIRROR
Let's start with some tricks to take photos in the mirror and get good results:
- Find adequate lighting .
- The ideal is a soft and homogeneous light.
- Notice the shadows on your face, the lights coming from the ceiling are unflattering.
- The best thing, if you can, is to get closer to a window or look for natural light.
- Take care of the background, you don't want your socks thrown in a corner ;).
- Use a tripod and a remote shutter release.
- Set a medium aperture (f/8 for example) to ensure good focus.
- Use a lens that generates few distortions (50mm for example).
- Take care of the styling and the details, whatever they are, that you have chosen them consciously.
- Turn off the flash.
- Choose a good composition .
- If you are going to take pictures with your mobile , follow these tips:
- focus your reflection
- Focus on the frame (it is where mobile cameras generate less distortions)
- Hold the mobile as parallel to your reflection as possible to avoid distortions
- Try not to cover your face
- Don't shadow yourself with your mobile
- Turn off the flash
- Try different planes.
MIRROR PHOTO POSES
Taking selfies in the mirror has the absolute advantage that you can see yourself in the moment, try positions and see if you like the result or not, before taking the photo.
To pose in the mirror, the first thing you should think about is what part of you you want to photograph. That will condition the framing, the type of plane or the perspective that you are going to use. For example, if what you want is to show off your shoes, you will have to find an interesting frame where they appear.
If, on the contrary, you want to focus on your face, it is not necessary to go full body, you can focus on the close-ups for a better final result.
It is also important to choose the type of camera. It is not the same to photograph yourself with your mobile phone in your hand than to have a tripod and a camera with interchangeable lenses.
If you use a camera with interchangeable lenses, the ideal is to look for a medium focal length, type 50mm, since it is the one that most resembles the human eye and generates fewer distortions.
Once you have chosen your clothes and equipment, make sure you have good lighting and a photogenic environment, focus on your reflection and prepare to pose.
AM I HOW I LOOK IN THE PHOTOS?
It is the big question that we often ask ourselves and that does not have an easy answer because it depends a lot on the equipment you are using, the point of view from which you are taking the photograph, and your pose.
Different focal lengths distort the image in different ways. For example, an angular focal length distorts by magnifying the image that is closer to the margins of the objective and is also characterized by a great depth of field.
In contrast, a telephoto lens flattens the different planes and has a shallow depth of field. The ideal for this type of photography is to use a medium focal length, around 50mm.
It is also important to control the point of view from which you take the picture. Keep in mind that the part of your body that is closer to the target will always appear larger. Ideally, keep the camera as parallel to your reflection as possible, or slightly angled (from top to bottom).
MIRROR PHOTO IDEAS
You already have everything prepared and thought out. Now what? Well, it's time to try different ideas for photos in the mirror. Here are some ideas for you:
- Take the mirror out into nature: give it context, don't just photograph yourself in the reflection of your room.
- Take it down and place it on the floor so you can try sitting or squatting poses.
- If you have the space, try full-length poses. For a more streamlined look, try half profile shots and stick one leg slightly forward to add pizzazz.
- If you don't know what to do with your hands, you can try putting them slightly in your pocket.
- Also use small mirrors to make portraits of your face.
- Pursue naturalness, do not look for very complicated poses or it will be difficult for your face to remain serene.
- Give interest to your photography with an attractive environment.
- Ideally, you have a shutter release so you can press the shutter at the best moment.
- If you use your mobile, remember to keep it parallel and deactivate the flash.
- Keep it parallel to the face without covering yourself
- Or at the height of your waist
I recommend that you get inspired by our complete article on photo poses , with tips, tricks, poses for women and men, etc.
PHOTOS OF WOMEN IN THE MIRROR
Although men and women can share a pose, the truth is that the bodies are different and we find certain poses more natural in each other.
POSES FOR WOMEN'S PHOTOS
In this article you can get inspiration for your photos in the mirror of women. You will find photos standing, sitting, leaning, lying down or squatting.
Practically all of them you can rehearse in front of the mirror. More than 65 inspirational photographs like these that you can see inside the article:
Practice the poses in the mirror and stick with the ones that flatter you the most or with the ones that show what you want to convey.
MIRROR MEN PHOTOS
If you want to photograph men in the mirror or take self-portraits, beyond the advice that I have been giving you throughout this article, you will need inspiration ? .
The poses in the mirror are not too different from the poses you can do without it, so I recommend that you take a look at our article with 60 man poses, where you will find a lot of inspiration.
Remember, though, that the mirror can be a really interesting creative element to frame your subject (or yourself if you're practicing self-portrait), so try to play with the narrative to add more interest.
PHOTOS OF COUPLES AND BOYFRIENDS IN THE MIRROR
Mirrors can give a lot of themselves in couples photography . By having two people, you can be even more creative than with just one. If you are interested in some tips on mirror photos of couples and boyfriends, keep reading ?
- Play with symmetries.
- Make sure they are both in focus (extend depth of field if necessary).
- Play around with how close or how far the mirror is so they fit completely if you're interested.
- Try more angular lenses if you practice in a small space (watch out for distortions).
- Experiment with the different planes.
- Tell a story, go beyond "simple" reflection.
- Take the mirror off the wall, give it life, take it to the countryside or leave it on the ground.
- Take care of the wardrobe: try to dress similar or at least that the tones look good together.
- Take care of the background.
- Add an attractive context.
- Use original points of view.
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