Most of the time we want our subjects to be well lit and properly exposed. But occasionally, a situation calls for you to go against conventional wisdom, expose for the highlights and let your subject go black. This, of course, is the silhouette. In this Tech Tip for beginners, professional photographer and director Corey Rich will teach you how to begin taking memorable silhouettes. Although the technique of exposing for the highlights is relatively simple, you’ll need a really artistic eye to pull off a strong silhouette. Again, all the rules for light, composition and moment apply, but you’ll need to pay special attention to line, shape and form. When you succeed in bringing all of those elements together, your silhouette will make people say “Wow!”
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