Backlighting effects can be used with studio strobes, too but it is usually as an added light source to enhance the subject's shape against the background. In addition, backlighting does not necessary means that the light source has to literally coming directly from behind the subject. It can come from above, below or at a 45° direction from behind the subject, depending on how you position your subject against the light. For example, if you are shooting from the ground up, (pointing your camera towards the sky) any light source coming from the above direction towards your camera and behind the subject, is still considered as a backlighting effect. Moreover, if you are shooting downwards and the light source is coming from a highly reflective surface, it is still considered as a backlighting effect. Alternatively, if you are shooting a stage show or performers in a concert, the light source form the multiple spotlights shining brightly from behind the performers, is another form of backlighting effect. There is another form of lighting which is a variation of the 45° natural light side lighting; it is known as Open Shade. It is basically lighting on any subject that is photographed using shielded natural lighting or when the sun is temporary hidden behind the clouds. << Back to Main . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 .