Back of Head - Image Bank

Back of head photography focusses largely on the composition itself and where/how you position the head in the frame. Also background is significant in this topic as when using detailed background, for example on a location shoot, the background can be blurred by focussing on the head. Plain backgrounds are also equally effective as it allows the head to stand out. When photographing someone with long hair people either do a closer shot which cuts off the air or they include all the hair in the frame which can look quite effective.

In the two photographs above, plain white backgrounds have been used to enhance the detail on the back of the head of the subject. It also allows the object to stand out more as minimal attention will be payed to the background.

In this case the background has been blurred in order to imply a sense of depth and also to enhance the focus and detail to the subject. Despite the background being rather detailed itself, the fact that it is blurred allows the focal point to be the back of the head of the subject.

In this photograph a black background has been used amplify the shape and detail of the figure. This contrasts with the lightness of the figure and therefore allows it to stand out.