Rim lighting

The use of light that comes from behind or to the side of a subject to create a thin line of light around some or all of the subject's edge, so highlighting the subject's distinction from the background.


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Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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