The Project:
Photographing smart LED mirrors in unfinished residential environments
I photographed Clarius Living's line of minimalist and smart LED mirrors across multiple newly built residential installations. The brand produces mirrors that integrate adjustable LED lighting, defogger systems, Bluetooth audio, and in some models, full smart TV displays with touchscreen capability. These aren't basic vanity mirrors. They feature thin 6mm frames, high-CRI LED systems with adjustable color temperature, and anti-corrosion treated silver glass. The photography needed to capture both the technical sophistication and the clean design language that positions these products between standard bathroom fixtures and premium smart home technology.
The Challenge:
Controlling reflections when the environment works against you
Working from Vancouver, I shot installed mirrors in real bathroom environments where construction had recently wrapped. The challenge was immediate. Mirrors reflect everything in front of them. Camera bodies, tripods, photographer, and in these spaces, leftover construction debris, exposed wiring, unfinished wall patches, and dust. The reflective surface that makes the product functional also broadcasts every imperfection in the shooting environment.
I positioned the camera at angles that kept equipment and site clutter outside the reflection plane while maintaining clear views of the mirror's shape, frame, and LED systems. Tight framing and perspective control let me isolate the product without revealing what was happening two feet in front of it.
The Execution:
Integrating artificial and LED light sources without contamination
Lighting needed to serve two purposes. First, it had to integrate with the mirror's own LED output so the lighting strips read as intentional design elements rather than blown-out bright lines. Second, it needed to provide enough ambient fill that the surrounding bathroom materials registered clearly without competing with or contaminating the mirror's light. I used broad, diffused light sources positioned to complement the LED color temperature, whether set to warm or cool modes. That kept highlights controlled and prevented the green or blue casts that often plague LED photography. The lighting also needed to stay soft enough that it didn't create harsh secondary reflections on the glass surface or adjacent tile and countertops.
Documenting multiple lighting states for accurate feature representation
Each mirror was photographed in multiple lighting states. LED off to show the mirror's physical form and frame detail. LED on in warm mode. LED on in cool mode. This documentation matters because customers evaluating these products online need to see how adjustable color temperature actually performs, especially when the mirrors are positioned above stone or tile that shifts tonally under different light. I also captured the defogger functionality where applicable and made sure any smart TV interface screens were visible without glare or moiré patterns interfering with legibility. The goal was to make technical features optically clear without requiring explanatory text.
Post-production focused on reflection cleanup and geometric correction
Post-production focused on reflection cleanup. I removed visible construction remnants, smoothed wall imperfections that appeared in the mirror's reflection, and eliminated stray cables or staging equipment that couldn't be hidden during capture. Retouching also involved straightening verticals and ensuring the mirror frames appeared level, which is important when the product is mounted on tiled walls where any skew becomes visually obvious. Color consistency was managed across the full set so that each mirror, regardless of size or shape, maintained the same tonal signature. The result was a collection of photos where the environments feel finished and intentional, even though the actual shooting conditions were far from clean.
The Outcome:
A full image library supporting e-commerce and brand storytelling
The final photo collection includes lifestyle images showing the mirrors installed in context, product-focused frames suitable for e-commerce pages, and detail shots that isolate edge quality, frame thickness, and LED strip clarity. These images are designed to work across the brand's online store and marketing channels. As a Vancouver product photographer, I've learned that LED mirror product photography requires a specific technical approach. Reflective surfaces demand precise camera angles, lighting that respects both ambient and integrated light sources, and post-production discipline to maintain premium perception without over-processing the product into artificiality.
If your brand produces mirrors, glass fixtures, or other highly reflective home products, reach out to discuss photography that controls what the product reveals.
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