1. Even with backlight, you can take quality pictures. Use spot metering to accurately expose the brighter areas in the picture. 2. Use "point light source" to brighten the subject. If you want to capture the outline of the subject translucently and clearly, you must choose the c

. Backlighting can also produce textured pictures

Use spot metering to accurately expose the brighter areas in the picture.

. Use "point light source" to brighten the subject

If you want to take the outline of the subject translucent and clear, you must choose the correct focus point. The focus point is placed on the highlight to ensure proper exposure of the highlight while darkening the surrounding environment.

If the early stage does not work, you can use the later stage. For example, Snapseed’s curve function can brighten highlights and suppress dark areas.

. Pay attention to the contrast of warm and cold color temperatures

At sunrise and sunset, it is most suitable to take photos using the contrast of warm and cold color temperatures.

For example, in the photo below, the branches and mountains in the foreground are bluish and cool, while the golden light from the early morning sun is warm.

. The wonderful use of narrow light

The beam of narrow light is relatively concentrated. When the light is blocked by an object, it will form a small area of ​​​​brightness and a large area of ​​​​shadow.

Therefore, by arranging the subject in the bright part of the picture and the surrounding environment in shadow, you can simplify the composition and highlight the subject.

. Projection of light

For example, in the photo below, the figure walking on the bridge is projected onto the wall through light. The picture captured in this way is far more story-telling and interesting than the actual person.

In addition, light shines through branches, buildings, etc., and is projected on various objects, forming mottled light and shadow, which will also make the picture very atmospheric.


. The position of light

forward light, top light , backlight and side backlight are all common light positions .

The scenery shot with both side light and top light is relatively flat, and the contrast between light and dark is not strong, so the picture lacks a sense of hierarchy.

Relatively speaking, backlighting and side backlighting will make photos more unique and beautiful.

Backlighting occurs when the subject is placed exactly between the light source and the lens.


Backlighting is a commonly used light in photography. It can illuminate hair strands, the texture of plant leaves and outline contour lines, increasing the expression of picture details.