Backlighting for Photographers – Contre Jour

Backlighting offers the opportunity for stunning photography opportunities. Though many photographers are intimidated by the idea of pointing the camera towards the light and shy away from potentially interesting images with backlighting.

Backlighting or Contra jour is a photographic term meaning ‘into the light’ and contrary to popular belief great photos can be taken when shooting against the light. Whilst this may contradict advice given to beginners to always shoot with the light coming from behind the camera the art of backlighting is a technique that can produce wonderful images.

However the are considerations to be taken to ensure success … please follow the link to read the complete article The Art of Backlighting.