Backlit Photography Technique | DP Week 3 - Teach Me Monday

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Backlit or backlight photography is when in an image, the main light source is positioned behind the primary subject that is being photographed. It can be used in genres like portrait, landscape, creative, and wildlife photography.

This technique is really interesting because you can create a visually striking and dramatic effect in your photos. It is more popular among skilled photographers because it can present exposure and composition challenges.

This technique serves various purposes such as:

• Creating silhouettes.
• Creating a halo effect.
• Creating sunbursts effect (when you capture the sun's rays in a star-liked shape).

Some tips for capturing backlit photos are:

• Use the manual mode of the camera to get the correct exposure, as the automatic settings could underexpose the subject when trying to balance the bright background.
• Use a fill flash or a reflector, this can help balance the exposure.
• Use a light meter.
• Use a lens hood.
• Shoot during golden hour.
• Post process.

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