Sensitive Eyes? Solutions for Photoshoots with Flash

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Individuals with sensitive eyes often experience involuntary eye closure during flash photography, resulting in undesirable photos. Solutions discussed include wearing sunglasses, using a flashlight to acclimate the eyes before the flash, and adjusting camera settings such as lowering exposure time and modifying the f-stop. Additionally, disabling red-eye reduction features on cameras can help by eliminating pre-flashes that may startle the subject. These strategies aim to mitigate the reflexive response to sudden bright light during photoshoots.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic photography concepts, including exposure time and f-stop settings.
  • Familiarity with camera features, particularly red-eye reduction mechanisms.
  • Knowledge of human eye sensitivity to light and reflexive responses.
  • Experience with using external light sources, such as flashlights, in photography.
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  • Research how to adjust exposure settings on different camera models.
  • Learn about the effects of f-stop adjustments on image quality and lighting.
  • Explore techniques for reducing sensitivity to flash photography.
  • Investigate alternative lighting methods for photography that minimize flash use.
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Photographers, models, and individuals who frequently participate in photoshoots, particularly those with light sensitivity issues.

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Whenever I have my picture taken, the flash of the camera blinds me. I close my eyes as a result (involuntarily) and come out with the eyes closed in the photograph while other people in the same picture maintain open eyes. This happens all the time.

Is there any way to help this situation?
 
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It might also be a reaction to being startled.
 
Welcome to my club! My family has many photos of me, from the time I was very little, with my eyes closed.
 
wear sun glasses and close your eyes?
 
Evo said:
It might also be a reaction to being startled.

I usually try to smile when posing.

hypatia said:
Welcome to my club! My family has many photos of me, from the time I was very little, with my eyes closed.

what did you do about it?

tim_lou said:
wear sun glasses and close your eyes?

what about without the sun glasses?
 
You could crazy glue your eyes open.
 
The picture is supposed to be taken the exact instant there is a flash, so your eye muscle reflexes must be extreme. Try lowering exposure time on the camera, and in the same time decreasing (or was it increasing?) f-stop.
 
Happens to me too. Takes me ages to get a picture of me without my eyes closed if I'm doing it myself so its nothing to do with startling with me. I don't know if there is much that can be done.
 
some cameras have a redeye reducer that sends out a flash just before the photo flash. it makes your eyeballs jump.
 
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Just tell people to shut off red eye reduction so that there's only one flash.
 
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Shine a flashlight in your eyes moments before the photo is taken. Then the camera flash should not be such a surprise to your retinae.
 

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