Exploring Photography: Backlighting

Explore the creative options and challenges presented by backlighting in photography.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Prepping the camera for shooting in backlit situations

1. Backlight Basics

• Defining backlight
• Exploring a backlit landscape
• Pointing into the sun to get the "sun star" effect
• Understanding dynamic range and backlighting

2. Backlit Portraits

• Working with the sun as the rim light
• Working with lens flare
• Shooting silhouettes

3. Translucency and Backlight

• Backlighting and foliage
• Exploring backlight and translucence
• Putting the subject between the camera and the light

4. Interior Backlit Scenes

• Backlighting with light from a window
• Working with artificial backlighting

Conclusion

• Wrapping up