iPhone 17 camera reflection.
What is this wired green reflection. This is captured using iPhone 17. Is everything ok.
To spot what am I talking look on the right side it’s mimicking the window reflection in green.
This is not an iOS issue. I am giving the ways you can avoid this using any Camera.
Practical ways to avoid reflections from glass panes
1. Change your angle (the simplest win)
Reflections follow the angle of incidence. Move slightly left/right or up/down and shoot at an angle, not straight on.
2. Use a polarizing filter (magic in a ring)
A circular polarizer (CPL) cuts reflections from glass dramatically.
Rotate it until the glare fades—instant upgrade.
3. Get closer to the glass
The closer your lens is to the window, the less room reflections have to appear.
Bonus points if you use a lens hood.
4. Control the light behind you
Reflections come from your side of the glass.
- Turn off indoor lights
- Close curtains/blinds behind you
- Wear dark clothing (yes, you too can reflect)
5. Shoot when outside is brighter than inside
Daytime > night.
At night, glass behaves like a mirror unless the interior is dark.
6. Use a black cloth or foam board
Press a black cloth or foam around the lens against the glass.
This blocks stray reflections like a ninja move photographers love.
7. Clean the glass
Smudges and dust amplify reflections.
Clean glass = fewer headaches in post.
8. Post-processing (last resort)
Light reflections can be reduced using:
- Lightroom: Dehaze, Highlights, Texture
- Photoshop: Clone/Healing tools
- But strong reflections are hard to “fix later.”
