How to Add a Lens Flare to Your Photos (And Why to Avoid It)

Lens flare in photos, including artificial lens flare, is fairly popular… though not with everyone. A lens flare can add life to a photo, giving it a story or energy. But it can also ruin a photo. Here we’ll be showing you how to add lens flare to a photo—as well as where you definitely want to avoid it.

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AuthorMatej Liska

I most love taking pictures of people. Weddings, portraits, graduation photos, balls... I am always in search of backlight, but I enjoy various types of lighting and mostly like to use shorter lenses. I love my Nikon, my guitar, and a kebab. You’ll find my photography on my website or on Facebook.

Comments (2)

  1. Zajímavé. Můžete mi poradit jaký režim štětce odpovídá v CZ verzi “mode Screen”? Je to závoj?

    1. Dobrý den, ano, je to Závoj. Článek najdete i na našem českém magazínu: https://www.milujemefotografii.cz/pridejte-do-fotografie-odlesk-objektivu

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