Exposing for the brightest subject

I really enjoy using this technique in photography. The concept is straightforward: you focus on a subject illuminated by a spot of light. To ensure the subject is properly exposed, you need to adjust the exposure compensation on your camera. This adjustment will naturally cause the background to appear very dark, often reaching black.

In post-processing, you then refine the image by trying to keep the background as dark as possible. The result is a striking photograph where the subject stands out vividly against a nearly black backdrop. This method is excellent for creating dramatic, high-contrast images that emphasize the subject.

Using a Canon R6 w/EF100-400L.

The above photo is part of an album created with Pictures taken at Spring Hill Coastal Botanical Garden.