Questions tagged [backlight]
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How can I take a sun backlight portrait like these examples?
How can I take a photo like the ones below? The problem is that my photos (taken with a bridge, Sony H2) will get blown up at the highlights. Is it because I'm using a weak camera? Is it because I'm ...
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How to meter to clear subject details with a strongly backlit scene, as Elena Shumilova does?
Looking at the photos from Elena Shumilova on 500px, you can see a clear preference for backlighting and halo effects on many of her subjects. For example, this and this.
How do you meter with the ...
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Is there any app to show sun position and possibly also angle for particular times?
I was invited to shoot an particular event outdoors. Is there any tool which could help me to avoid backlight?
I searched the web and found apps like Photoephemeris, Suncalc etc. but none of them ...
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How do I avoid a dark subject when there's bright sunlight from windows? [duplicate]
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How do you avoid a dim portrait with a bright background and no external flash?
I recently shot some photos at a friend's wedding. The location was lovely with lots of light — ...
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