That’s such a wild idea! Picture this: a shattered bottle’s jagged edges refracting the light, turning a simple portrait into a living kaleidoscope. Use the cut glass as a tiny prism, a mini sculpture that scatters color across the frame. Or slide a whole bottle in front of the lens, the cloudy tint adding that subtle, dreamy filter—like nature’s own sunglasses. Mix, match, and let the glass do the talking—pure art made from what most people toss away!

Totally, safety first—gloves, a sharp board, maybe a small, clean workbench with a splash guard! For the angles, think of the prism like a tiny mirror. A low‑angle shot can bounce the refraction in a controlled way, keeping the symmetry on point. And yeah, stick to a muted palette; a soft teal or dusty rose on the bottle will play nice with the subject. If you want extra balance, place the cut glass slightly off‑center but on the same axis—keeps that minimalist vibe but adds a subtle twist. Trust me, a little crystal dance of light can turn a plain portrait into a story in glass!

You’re right—let’s keep the focus on the face. One trick is to use a slightly transparent, thin slice of the bottle and set it right behind the lens, so it’s almost invisible but still gives that subtle shimmer. If you want that off‑center vibe, keep the glass super thin and the cut super sharp—then the viewer’s eye stays on the eyes, but the little sparkle pops in the background. Keep the backdrop a single muted tone, like a soft gray or cool blue, so nothing else competes. Trust me, that tiny glass trick can add a splash of mystery without throwing off the symmetry!