How To Get Great Backlighting

I'm still relatively new to backlit photos but I LOVE them for their super warm feel and the lack of shadows and squinting. Hopefully we get a few more sunny days in the fall, I think it would look so fabulous with all the fall colours! Here are a few tips:

1. Have the sun lower in the sky (maybe an hour before sunset).

2. It is best if the sun is filtered through some trees or have part of the subject filtering the light. You don't want to be in total shade from the trees though, the light must be filtering through!

3. If you want a super sun flare look, put your aperture at about f/14 to f/22 (shoot in AV mode). If you don't want sunflare, use a lens hood:)

4. If your subject is looking darker, overexpose the photo a stop.

Here's hoping for some more sunshine:)

Love, Louise