You can use different kinds of lighting to capture beautiful landscape photos. But for photographer Adam Gibbs, backlighting is one of the favorites. In this video, he teaches you how to use backlighting in landscape photography, why it is good, and how to make the best out of it.
Why backlighting?
Why backlighting?
Generally speaking, backlighting helps separate the subject from the background. The same goes for landscape photos: if your subject is lit from behind, it will have a nice background separation. Another thing is that backlight gives your subjects a nice glow, which makes it stand out in the photos.
Here’s an example Adam gives:
A post shared by Adam Gibbs (@adamgibbsphoto) In the photo above, the light is soft because there’s fog, but there is also some direct sunlight. Since the tree is mossy, the light creates a “halo” around it. This, combined with the fog, creates a great separation from the background.
Avoiding lens flare
Avoiding lens flare
Although backlighting can look amazing in landscape photos, lens flare can be a problem. Adam gives a few solutions to help you minimize the lens flare or avoid it completely:
