Camera Lighting for Photography

Guides / By

For the full breakdown, see our best Camera Light guide.

Lighting Factor What It Controls Quick Fix
Direction Shadow placement and depth Move the light side-to-side; check angle in test shots
Quality Hard vs. soft light Use a diffuser, softbox, or bounce light off the ceiling
Intensity Overall exposure Adjust distance first, then camera exposure settings
Color White balance and mood Match all light sources; set white balance to the dominant light

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