Using reflections in photography can lead to some amazing effects and beautiful images. Using water, windows, mirrors or any sort of reflective surface can change an image into a work of art. The wonderful thing about using reflections when taking photos is that they can completely alter the image from something fairly straightforward to something richer or abstract or otherwise more artistic. Sometimes reflections can be annoying and certainly not artistic. But creativity and good-quality photos depend on the photographer being able to see things differently, rather than seeing only one part of a larger whole.

Also, using reflected light can vastly improve the quality of lighting available. Diffused light is generally better for taking photos, and using reflected light, either as the main source of light or for highlighting, is an excellent way to capture diffused light.

Below I present over about 30 beautiful examples of reflective photography. All examples are linked to their sources. Below, you can also explore other works of the photographers I’ve featured here.

( Photo by Deviantart )

( Photo by Bald Monk )

( Photo by Pirus )

( Photo by Köttbullekvist )

( Photo by Me )

( Photo by Pkeyn )

( Photo by Tobi )

( Photo by Heaven`s Gate (John) )

( Photo by Loutseu )

( Photo by Pierluigi Riccio )

( Photo by Edzone )

( Photo by RUA DOS ANJOS PRETOS )

( Photo by ScudMonkey )

( Photo by Snapperz )

( Photo by jmb_germany )

( Photo by Deviantart )

( Photo by k.barker )

( Photo by Todd Baker << technowannabe )

( Photo by yuki.s )

( Photo by Landahlauts )

( Photo by Takeite@sy )

( Photo by Nicolas Valentin )

( Photo by re_ )

( Photo by visiblejoy )

( Photo by Claudio Marcon )

( Photo by jimpg2 )

( Photo by Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton )

( Photo by SSH Photos )

( Photo by Poorna Kedar )

( Photo by mikebaird )

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