What is Backlighting?

Lighting a subject from behind so the front becomes darker and the edges glow. It creates silhouettes, atmosphere, and strong separation from the background.

Styles That Use Backlighting

Sunset Silhouette Art Style example

Sunset Silhouette Art Style

Moody Portrait Photography Style example

Moody Portrait Photography Style

Noir Comic Art example

Golden Hour Landscape Photography Style example

Golden Hour Landscape Photography Style

More Terms

Cel Shading Impasto Alla Prima Chiaroscuro Sfumato Foreshortening One-Point Perspective Two-Point Perspective Vanishing Point Isometric Drawing Orthographic Projection Silhouette