40 Heartwarming Backlit Photography Showcase

Backlit photography is one where the light source comes from behind the subject. To take a beautiful photo under such condition is challenging. That is why, if you are interested to know the techniques involved, you must be prepared to exert some effort. For one, it requires that the photographer correctly adjusts the exposure level of his camera to minimize the flare due to the strong light beam behind the subject. Also, the photographer has to position his subject so that the sun does not directly hit his/her face if he is shooting a portrait or one that involves people. Furthermore, the shooter has to mind other camera settings like proper configuration of aperture and etc. Basically, it is important for photographers to know how to use the light of the sun to his advantage in taking not only backlit subjects but in general, capturing photos during summer on broad daylight, and shooting photos during sunset.

Indeed, backlit photography is ideally for advanced photographers as far as the techniques and skills necessary are concerned. This notwithstanding, a photographer who can already take decent shots is not precluded in learning backlit photography and in the process elevate his craft. As far as you are motivated, and you have the right tools inspirations and resources, it is not far-fetched for you to master this kind of art. In this article, we are sharing with you some of the examples of really heartwarming backlit photos that you can used as inspirations. As you can see, backlit photography when done correctly can produce images with soft tones, and help highlight the fine details of the subject.  Also, we are including some tutorials and tips for you to learn the underlying techniques in taking romantic backlit images. Check them out and enjoy!

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Backlit Golden Retriever

Photo used under Creative Commons from theilr

Sunfall (Backlit Autumn Leaves), Wisley

Photo used under Creative Commons from flatworldsedge

Backlit Egret

Photo used under Creative Commons from TexasEagle

La luce che seduce

Photo used under Creative Commons from cristian_may

Backlit Deer

Photo used under Creative Commons from Velo Steve

Backlit

Photo used under Creative Commons from Swamibu

Last Of The Summer

Photo used under Creative Commons from ?ethan

Untitled

Photo used under Creative Commons from ewanr

Bookworm

Photo used under Creative Commons from ML_Duong

A Time For Play

Photo used under Creative Commons from Bill Gracey

Mi corazón, ardía como el Windsor…

Photo used under Creative Commons from Ferminius

Backlit Iris leaves

Photo used under Creative Commons from Mr.Mac2009

Brown

Photo used under Creative Commons from dicktay2000

Backlit

Photo used under Creative Commons from Kanaka Menehune

Backlit Sheep

Photo used under Creative Commons from Roj

Images Street

Photo used under Creative Commons from Gilderic Photography

Soap bubbles

Photo used under Creative Commons from Ernst Vikne

Backlit Weeds

Photo used under Creative Commons from Bill Gracey

Backlit Meerkat

Photo used under Creative Commons from Bill Gracey

Paulaner

Photo used under Creative Commons from christian.senger

Untitled

Photo used under Creative Commons from .Andi.

Ping Yao Town at Sunset

Photo used under Creative Commons from fgcp035

Backlit Grasses 2

Photo used under Creative Commons from Bill Gracey

Fiery

Photo used under Creative Commons from unsure shot

slanted & enchanted

Photo used under Creative Commons from dickie pea

Brilliant Flag

Photo used under Creative Commons from OldOnliner

When it rains, it Pours

Photo used under Creative Commons from Mr. Greenjeans

Having a Little Taste

Photo used under Creative Commons from Vincent van der Pas

backlit

Photo used under Creative Commons from Thomas Hawk

Ollie Backlit

Photo used under Creative Commons from Island Capture Photography

Jimmy Fenton

Photo used under Creative Commons from Stu Willis

grass (2)

Photo used under Creative Commons from franzj

and listen

Photo used under Creative Commons from lanuiop

Cologne Sculpture Garden

Photo used under Creative Commons from wwwuppertal

Postcard from Elsen Tasarkhai

Photo used under Creative Commons from M.Angel Herrero

Going Home

Photo used under Creative Commons from solarnu

mo peeks

Photo used under Creative Commons from BillRhodesPhoto

Ashley and the Amazing Backlight

Photo used under Creative Commons from jazzylolo {Lauren Kennedy Photography}

Autumn Poplar Trees

Photo used under Creative Commons from Martin_Heigan

Burning Aura

Photo used under Creative Commons from Caneles

Backlit Photography Tutorials, Tips and Resources

• A Backlit Photo in Full Sun by Miz Booshay
• Backlit photography Tutorial by oh so posh Photography
• Backlit Portrait Photography Tips by Dany Eitreim

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Sonny M. Day

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