Avoiding Red-Eye

Red-eye is a common problem, not only with digital cameras but with standard film cameras as well. Why? The flash is generally located close to the lens and the subject is usually looking into the lens of the camera. The light from the flash will bounce off the retina and reflect back to the lens, along the way however it will pick up the hue from the blood vessels in the eye and hence you get the "red" eye.

A few tips to avoid this problem:

• Try profile shots or position your subject so they are not looking directly at the lens
• If indoors try turning on as many lights as possible to avoid the brilliance of the flash
• If your camera has a red-eye reduction mode try to use that