How to Make Silhouettes in Photographs
- 1). Position the individual or item you would like to silhouette in between the camera and the background.
- 2). Turn on the spotlight and shine it on the background, making sure none of the light catches on the person or item. If you do not have a spotlight you can place a bright lamp in the background.
- 3). Turn off all other lights in the room. You should only be able to see the dark outline of the item or person against the bright background. Adjust the spotlight if needed.
- 4). Focus the camera on the object, not the background. This will remove the focus from the background and allow you to see the outline of the object clearly.
- 5). Take the picture.
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