Silhouette is the image of a person, an object or scene consisting of the outline and a featureless interior, with the silhouetted object usually being black. It is achieved with a technique of photographing elements against the light, to achieve an image in dark outline. A silhouette is defined as a view of an object or a scene consisting of the outline and a featureless interior, with the silhouetted object usually being black. It is a wonderful way to convey drama, mystery, emotion and mood in a photograph.

The term "silhouette" has been extended to describe the sight or representation of a person, object or scene that is backlit, and appears dark against a lighter background.