Tackling Glasses Glare in High-Volume School Photos

Tackling Glasses Glare in High-Volume School Photos

Glasses glare is a common issue in school photography that can significantly impact both the quality of the final images and the bottom line for photography companies. In high-volume school photography, where efficiency and quality are key, dealing with glare effectively can make a big difference in customer satisfaction and sales.

THE SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM

Glasses are becoming more common among children, with around 25% of children in North America needing glasses — and this percentage is rising. Increased screen time, reduced outdoor activity, and genetic factors are driving a surge in nearsightedness, particularly among older children.

The bigger issue? About 65% of glasses-wearing students will have noticeable glare in their photos, which translates to around 13% of total school photos affected by glare.

THE COST OF GLARE

Glasses glare doesn’t just affect photo quality — it affects sales. Parents are less likely to purchase photos where their child’s eyes are obscured by glare. Retaking or manually fixing these photos costs time and money, adding to the overall expense for photography studios. Lost sales due to poor image quality can add up quickly, especially during busy school photo seasons.

HOW TO MINIMIZE GLASSES GLARE DURING THE PHOTOSHOOT

While glare correction is now faster and more efficient than ever, reducing the amount of glare during the shoot itself will help improve the overall result.

Here are some simple but effective tips for minimizing glare during a school photo session:

1. Adjust the lighting – Position lights at a higher angle or to the side rather than directly in front of the subject.
2. Use diffused lighting – Soft, indirect light reduces the chance of harsh reflections on glasses.
3. Ask the subject to tilt their head – A slight downward or sideways tilt can change the angle of reflection and reduce glare.
4. Have the subject remove glasses temporarily – If glare is unavoidable and the child is comfortable without their glasses, taking a photo without them may be a good backup option.

SIMPLE, COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS

By combining professional photography techniques with AI-powered glare detection and correction, you can deliver consistently high-quality school portraits — and boost sales in the process.

We offer two powerful solutions to handle glare quickly and efficiently:

High-Volume Enterprise Solution

Our enterprise workflow integrates directly into your production process, allowing you to automatically detect and correct glare at scale. This solution is ideal for labs and studios processing large batches of school photos and can be combined with our background removal and color correction services. Learn more here.

Camera Buddy App

For photographers and smaller studios, our standalone app, Camera Buddy, allows you to batch detect and remove glare instantly. It’s simple, fast, and cost-effective. You can try 10 free images here.

NO MORE SORTING — WE HANDLE IT FOR YOU

One of the challenges with glasses glare is identifying which images need correction. Traditionally, this meant having staff manually review and separate the affected images — a time-consuming process that adds labor costs.

With our glare detection technology, you don’t need to separate the images beforehand. Our system automatically detects glare for free — saving you time and money. You only pay when you choose to correct the glare, ensuring you’re not wasting resources or overpaying for unnecessary work.

Not sure which solution is best for you? Contact us to discuss your specific needs!