When the light is directly in front of you, lighting your subject from behind, it is called “backlight”. This is my favourite type of light because I am drawn to the deep contrast between the highlights and shadows. Backlight can create dramatic silhouettes and can also catch particles in the air creating beautiful rays of light. If your subject is translucent, like flowers, … [Read more...] about Natural Light in Landscape Photography: Backlight
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8 Types of Natural Light That Will Add Drama to Your Photographs
Light is the primary ingredient in photography. While most photographers know that logically, they still go on a photo shoot thinking of what subject they want to shoot rather than the conditions under which they will be shooting. This is why photographers often turn away from a scene because the light isn’t right. This is the first in a series of articles about natural … [Read more...] about 8 Types of Natural Light That Will Add Drama to Your Photographs