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If you are anything like me, you are probably always looking for creative ways to make your pictures ~stand the f@#% out~. One effective technique I've found is adding an extra visual layer to a part of the picture, such as taking your picture through a pair of polarized sunglasses (see pictures below). Although it has definitely been done before, from my experience it is not always done in an effective way with a complimentary editing job to match. If used effectively, it can allow you to create moods and tones that are difficult to recreate with other means. When using sunglasses, I find it gives the feeling that you are really there, standing in front of the subject on a sunny day. There is a list below with ideas for other objects you could use to add an extra layer to your picture, in addition to 2 of my portrait and skyline pictures using sunglasses.

I hope that this post inspires you to go take some awesome pictures. If you have any similar ideas or constructive feedback for me - please share them in the comments, and if you feel at all inspired by this post toss me the upvote!

Other ideas

👉 Picture through a wine/champagne glass
👉 Through a car window
👉 Through a fish tank
👉 Through a flower vase
👉 Through a lens ball (this one is very popular right now on instagram, but that doesn't mean you cant find new ways to use it)

(portrait post-editing)

(non-edited picture of Chicago skyline)

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