This month I was fortunate enough to have an article of mine included on the Tuts+ network. 

It is always great to have a fun shoot an end up with some results that everyone is pleased with, especially the client.  It is another when you are able to write about your experiences and share them with others who are interested in achieving the same results.  Here is an excerpt explaining the purpose of the article:

I have long been a fan of rim lighting and, given the opportunity, would prefer to use it over a single light source. Rim lighting, which is often referred to as back light or even hair lights, is simply light placed on your subject which gives the appearance of a light outline. This technique pulls the subject off the background and offers some depth and dimension to what you are shooting.

This article outlines how to setup your lights to achieve such an effect and also covers some simple post-processing to help improve the final product.

My article “Make Your Subject Stand Out With a Rim Lighting Effect” is now available on Photo Tuts+.