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When generating lifestyle images of furniture products, compelling lighting is key. It’s used not only to highlight product features but also to increase the marketability of your products and ensure the images resonate with your intended audience. Here's our concise guide to using Presti AI to generate photorealistic lighting.

1. Creating Product Shots
2. Generating Lifestyle Images

1. Creating Product Shots

➡️  Utilize Natural Light When Shooting Your Products:

• Natural light offers a soft, authentic feel. Position your furniture near large windows to harness diffused daylight, which minimizes harsh shadows and highlights textures effectively.

➡️  No Natural Light Available? Implement Artificial Lighting When natural light is insufficient or inconsistent, supplement with artificial sources:

• Softboxes and Diffusers: These tools provide even, diffused light, reducing harsh shadows and creating a flattering illumination on furniture surfaces
• Reflectors: Use reflectors to bounce light onto darker areas, ensuring balanced exposure across the product

➡️  Control Light Direction and Intensity

Adjust the angle and strength of your lights to sculpt the furniture's appearance:

• Side Lighting: Illuminating from the side emphasizes texture and depth, adding dimensionality to the image
• Backlighting: Placing light behind the furniture can create a halo effect, enhancing the sense of space and separation from the background
• Fill Lighting: Introduce fill lights to soften shadows and maintain detail in darker regions without overexposing highlights.

➡️  Consider Color Temperature

Ensure consistent color temperature to maintain a natural look:

• Warm Lighting (around 2700K-3000K): Creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere, suitable for traditional or rustic furniture.
• Cool Lighting (around 5000K-6500K): Conveys a modern, clean feel, ideal for contemporary designs.