contre-jour

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒ̃trəˌʒʊə, kɔ̃tʀəʒʊʀ/

adjective & adverb

Photography
  • having or involving the sun or other light source behind the subject: [as adjective]: a glorious contre-jour effect

Origin:

early 20th century: French, from contre 'against' + jour 'daylight'