ASSIGNMENT 10
Rim Light
ASSIGNMENT
In a similar situation as the perfect silhouette, your goal is to now try and capture someone backlit in front of a dark background. Only the rim light around your subject will define the shape. If done well, this can create quite a dramatic photograph.
TECHNIQUE
We saw earlier that in order for your silhouette to really stand out, it is best to shoot from a low angle so that you capture the most sky behind your subject as possible. There are times when this will not be possible. For example, you may be in a covered passageway with lots of light coming in at the end but unable to isolate the human form in the opening. In situations like this, the subject being backlit against a dark background will only stand ...
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