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Describe the Lighting in a Reference Photo So You Can Reuse It in a Prompt

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The prompt

I've attached a photo whose lighting I love. Don't copy the subject or style; just work out the light so I can reuse it. Describe: 1. Key light: direction (clock position from the subject), height, hard or soft, rough colour temperature (warm, neutral, cool). 2. Fill and rim: is there a second light or bounce, where, and how strong compared to the key? 3. Background light and contrast: bright or dark background, how deep the shadows are. 4. Likely setup: e.g. window light plus a white wall, one softbox high left, golden-hour sun behind. 5. Time of day if it's natural light. Then write a reusable lighting block of 2-3 sentences I can paste into any image prompt, plus a version for a phone-only setup at home. Say where you're guessing.

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