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Lighting is an essential component of photography and videography. Proper lighting can dramatically improve the quality of the final output.
How to use🤌
Example - street style of a man/woman/thing, Cinematic, <lighting>, FijiFilm Pro 400H, Eye level shot , 4k —q 2, —v 5
Real world example
Prompt:
A man holding in a stylish dress, Softbox Lighting, Canon EOS R6, 4k —v 5
More prompts for you:
| Lighting Type | Description | Recommended Camera Models | Best Lighting Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme High-Angle Closeup | A close-up shot taken from a high angle, emphasizing the subject while providing a unique perspective | Canon EOS R5, Nikon Z7 II, Sony A7R IV | Softbox, Ring Light, LED Panel |
| Softbox Lighting | A diffused, even lighting that reduces harsh shadows and creates a flattering look for portraits | Canon EOS R6, Nikon Z6 II, Sony A7 III | Softbox, Reflectors |
| Butterfly Lighting | A flattering lighting setup that creates a butterfly-shaped shadow under the subject's nose | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Nikon D850 | Key light, Fill light, Hair light |
| Rembrandt Lighting | A dramatic lighting technique that creates a triangle of light on the subject's face | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Nikon D850 | Key light, Fill light, Reflectors |
| Split Lighting | A lighting setup where one side of the subject's face is lit, and the other is in shadow | Nikon D780, Canon EOS 90D | Key light, Fill light, Background light |
| High-Key Lighting | A bright and airy lighting setup that minimizes shadows and creates a light, positive mood | Canon EOS R, Nikon Z5, Sony A7C | Key light, Fill light, Background light |
| Low-Key Lighting | A dramatic and moody lighting setup that emphasizes shadows and contrast | Nikon D780, Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Key light, Fill light, Background light |
| Backlighting | Lighting the subject from behind, creating a glowing outline and separating them from the background | Canon EOS R6, Nikon Z6 II, Sony A7 III | Key light, Rim light, Background light |
| Window Light | Using natural light from a window to create a soft, diffused light source for the subject | Fujifilm X-T4, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Window light, Reflectors |
| Golden Hour | Capturing subjects in the warm, soft light of sunrise or sunset for a natural, flattering look | Sony A7R IV, Nikon Z7 II, Canon EOS R5 | Natural light, Reflectors |
| Clamshell Lighting | A flattering, shadowless lighting setup that illuminates the subject's face evenly from above and below | Canon EOS R5, Nikon Z7 II, Sony A7R IV | Key light, Fill light, Reflectors |
| Cross Lighting | Lighting the subject from two opposing sides to create a sense of depth and dimension | Canon EOS R6, Nikon Z6 II, Sony A7 III | Key light, Rim light, Background light |
| Silhouette Lighting | Lighting the background while keeping the subject in the shadows to create a silhouette | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Nikon D850 | Key light, Background light, Silhouette |
| Loop Lighting | A subtle lighting technique that creates a small loop-shaped shadow on one side of the subject's nose | Nikon D780, Canon EOS 90D | Key light, Fill light, Hair light |
| Short Lighting | A lighting setup where the subject's face is lit from the side turned away from the camera | Canon EOS R, Nikon Z5, Sony A7C | Key light, Fill light, Background light |
| Broad Lighting | A lighting setup where the subject's face is lit from the side turned towards the camera | Fujifilm X-T4, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Key light, Fill light, Background light |
| Magic Hour (Blue Hour) | Capturing subjects in the cool, soft light of twilight for a dreamy and serene look | Sony A7R IV, Nikon Z7 II, Canon EOS R5 | Natural light, Reflectors |
| Overhead Lighting | Lighting the subject from directly above, creating strong shadows and a dramatic effect | Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Nikon D780 | Key light, Fill light, Reflectors |
| Reflected Light | Using reflectors or other surfaces to bounce light onto the subject for a softer, diffused look | Nikon Z6 II, Canon EOS R6, Sony A7 III | Natural light, Reflectors |
| Colored Gel Lighting | Adding color to the lighting setup using colored gels to create a unique, stylized look | Canon EOS R5, Nikon Z7 II, Fujifilm X-T4 | Key light, Colored gels, Background light |
| Motivated Lighting | A lighting setup inspired by natural or practical light sources within a scene, giving a more realistic appearance | Canon EOS R5, Nikon Z7 II, Sony A7R IV | Key light, Fill light, Practical lights |
| Edge Lighting | A lighting technique that emphasizes the contours of a subject by illuminating them from the side or back | Canon EOS R6, Nikon Z6 II, Sony A7 III | Key light, Rim light, Background light |
| Beauty Lighting | A flattering lighting setup that is often used in beauty and fashion photography, featuring a soft, even light | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Nikon D850 | Beauty dish, Softbox, Reflectors |
| Color Temperature Mixing | Combining light sources with different color temperatures to create depth and contrast in an image | Nikon D780, Canon EOS 90D | Key light, Fill light, Color temperature gels |
| Side Lighting | Lighting the subject from one side, creating strong shadows and depth on the other side | Canon EOS R, Nikon Z5, Sony A7C | Key light, Fill light, Background light |
| Top-Down Lighting | Lighting the subject from above with a slightly angled key light to create a dramatic effect | Fujifilm X-T4, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Key light, Fill light, Hair light |
| Street Light (Artificial Light) | Capturing subjects using the artificial light available in urban environments, such as streetlights or neon signs | Sony A7R IV, Nikon Z7 II, Canon EOS R5 | Artificial light, Reflectors |
| Dappled Light | A lighting technique that uses patterns of light and shadow, often created by sunlight filtering through leaves or other objects | Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Nikon D780 | Natural light, Reflectors |
| Hard Lighting | A lighting setup that creates strong, well-defined shadows and high contrast on the subject | Nikon Z6 II, Canon EOS R6, Sony A7 III | Key light, Snoot, Grid |
| Fill Light Only | Using a fill light without a key light to create a soft, even illumination on the subject | Canon EOS R5, Nikon Z7 II, Fujifilm X-T4 | Fill light, Reflectors |
| Directional Soft Light | A soft light source that is angled to create subtle shadows and depth on the subject | Canon EOS R5, Nikon Z7 II, Sony A7R IV | Softbox, Grid, Reflectors |
| Flat Lighting | A lighting setup that minimizes shadows and contrast, often used for even, consistent illumination | Canon EOS R6, Nikon Z6 II, Sony A7 III | Key light, Fill light, Softbox |
| Sandwich Lighting | A technique where the subject is lit from both the front and back, creating a dramatic, glowing effect | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Nikon D850 | Key light, Rim light, Reflectors |
| Long Shadow Lighting | A lighting setup that creates elongated, dramatic shadows on the subject or background | Nikon D780, Canon EOS 90D | Key light, Fill light, Gobo |
| Balanced Fill Flash | Using an on-camera or off-camera flash to balance the exposure between the subject and the background | Canon EOS R, Nikon Z5, Sony A7C | Speedlight, Flash Diffuser, Reflectors |
| Infrared Photography Lighting | A lighting setup for capturing images in the infrared spectrum, revealing hidden details and textures | Fujifilm X-T4, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Infrared light, Infrared filter |
| Candlelight | Using the soft, warm glow of candles as the primary light source to create a romantic, moody atmosphere | Sony A7R IV, Nikon Z7 II, Canon EOS R5 | Candles, Reflectors, Low light camera |
| Stage Lighting | Capturing subjects under theatrical stage lighting for dynamic, dramatic images | Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Nikon D780 | Stage lights, Spotlights, Gels |
| Light Painting | A long exposure technique where the photographer "paints" with light, creating unique, artistic images | Nikon Z6 II, Canon EOS R6, Sony A7 III | Flashlight, Glow sticks, Colored LEDs |
| Bokeh Lighting | A technique that focuses on creating aesthetically pleasing, out-of-focus light points in the background | Canon EOS R5, Nikon Z7 II, Fujifilm X-T4 | Fast prime lens, Decorative lights |