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Chapter 3. Lighting > Backlight is Best
Backlight is Best
Most food photographers agree that the best light for food photography is backlight. To get a pleasing backlit look, place the light either directly behind your subject (Figure 3.4) or in the back and off to the side (Figure 3.5).
Figure 3.4. Behind the scenes: Backlighting
North-facing window, diffused sunlight White foam board 42-inch silver reflector Canon 5D Mark II
