Silhouette photography is a cool branch of photography, which involves capturing silhouetted person or object. A silhouette is generally defined as an image where the subject’s outline is visible with a featureless interior. In order to properly capture silhouette photography, clever and innovative use of lighting and technique are required.
This post showcases 40 breathtaking and inspirational examples of silhouette photography, captured masterfully by photographers around the world. From interior to exterior, sunset and bright daytime skies, these photographs demonstrate what can be achieved using silhouette photography techniques.
Enjoy!
Photo by pixx0ne
Photo by Thomas Hawk
Photo by LensEnvy
Photo by nmangelo
Photo by Sharkbait
Photo by bail56
Photo by simpologist
Photo by pmarella
Photo by fortphoto
Photo by matthijs
Photo by FalSal
Photo by Thomas Hawk
Photo by KreativeImages
Photo by Rahmat Mulyono
Photo by Freewine
Photo by Muha
Photo by Sahrivi
Photo by MikeBaird
Photo by voj
Photo by Shoothead
Photo by mk_lynx
Photo by ThreeBlindMice
Photo by Kevin Fleming
Photo by Thomas Hawk
Photo by TJ Scott
Photo by BoganTropuz
Photo by Tomaocron
Photo by Ashiham
Photo by Barbara Orienti
Photo by Muha
Photo by An Untrained Eye
Photo by Kieth Marshall
Photo by Lempkin
Photo by Prateek PK
Photo by Wei Bunn
Photo by Nathan Snider
Photo by Dan B
Photo by Muha
Photo by Matinee
Photo by amaranthinecreations
these images are just amazing ,thnx a lot for sharing them ….
one words… beautiful.
i thing shark silhouette (Photo by Sharkbait) the most difficult technique…
we must in deep position to get it…
Impressive images, they are amazing 🙂
…. I thought I had seen these before, some I have but not here !! 🙂
Silhouette 26 is my pick. Nice collection.
ALL of these picturews are very unique and creative. In my photography class we are doing an assignment on silhouettes, and these pictures give me very creative ideas!….
Great and impressive collection. most of the photographs are simply perfect in focus and angel
Wow.. Truly great and inspiring ..
Someday I WILL master you silhouette photography!…. I WILL!
Amazing collection. I am curious how the photographer caught the skateboarder in mid action when the lighting was so low. I suspect high ISO and a wide open lens to keep the speed relatively quick.
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