Portrait work is often about lighting the subject, but one of the more intriguing ways to light a subject is from behind. Utilizing hair lights or even the sun at sunrise or closer to sunset can create wonderfully illuminated and memorable portraits. Enjoy these 19 beautifully backlit portraits and share your backlit portraits in the comments!
Photo by Paul Stevenson
Photo by Andross
Photo by
Abir Hasan
Photo by Corie Howell
by Andross
Photo by Victor Bezrukov
Photo by Jesse Kruger
Photo by Spamily
Photo by Spencer Gurley
Photo by Victor Bezrukov
Photo by lanuiop
Photo by Paul Stevenson
Photo by Phillip Hutton
Photo by NicksNotToShabby
Photo by Fufurasu
Photo by
Helena Lopes
PHoto by lanuiop
Photo by naezmi
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Beautiful! My favorite type of lighting 🙂
Amazing photos! I’ve not really tried this art of photography but I definitely want to try now.
I love the effect of back lighting!
Here’s one of mine…
http://www.nikkiq.com/p988155636/hd0723cb#hd0723cb
Well done NikkiQ! Did you also use a fill flash?
Lovely portraits.
This is a great set for inspiration.
efect of backlight its awesome !
i know that i have to work more after taht article 🙂