RIM LIGHTING — strong warm sunset light directly behind the subject creates a bright glowing halo around the subject's hair and shoulders. The subject's face mostly in soft shadow. Kyoto pagoda silhouetted behind. Magical golden hour.
RIM LIGHTING — strong warm sunset light directly behind the subject creates a bright glowing halo around the subject's hair and shoulders. The subject's face mostly in soft shadow. Kyoto pagoda silhouetted behind. Magical golden hour.
Rim Lighting
Light source positioned behind the subject creates a bright outline around their silhouette. Separates subject from background dramatically.
When to use
To separate the subject from a dark background — adds depth and a halo of edge light.
Pro tips
- •Say "rim lighting from behind, glowing edge halo around the subject"
- •Add "dark background for separation, slight fill on the front"
- •Specify color: "warm rim light" or "cool blue rim"
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