Exploring Photography: Backlighting

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Free Online Course: Exploring Photography: Backlighting provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Exploring Photography: Backlighting is taught by Ben Long.

Overview
  • Explore the creative options and challenges presented by backlighting in photography.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • Prepping the camera for shooting in backlit situations
    1. Backlight Basics
    • Defining backlight
    • Exploring a backlit landscape
    • Pointing into the sun to get the "sun star" effect
    • Understanding dynamic range and backlighting
    2. Backlit Portraits
    • Working with the sun as the rim light
    • Working with lens flare
    • Shooting silhouettes
    3. Translucency and Backlight
    • Backlighting and foliage
    • Exploring backlight and translucence
    • Putting the subject between the camera and the light
    4. Interior Backlit Scenes
    • Backlighting with light from a window
    • Working with artificial backlighting
    Conclusion
    • Wrapping up