soft lighting
Low, flattering glow
Soft lighting is illumination that minimizes harsh shadows and contrast, creating a diffused, flattering effect.
It's prized in photography, film, and interior design for making subjects appear gentler and more appealing: The portrait used soft lighting to hide wrinkles.
Opposite of hard lighting, which creates sharp-edged shadows and dramatic contrast.
- dimLow in light
- dimmer switchLight level regulator
- glowSteady, soft light
- ambientOf the surroundings
- candlelightLuminescence from burning wick
warm · warm tones · diffused · lamplight · table lamp · golden · golden hour · muted · hazy · twilight · intimate · cozy · flattering · romantic · filtered · gentle · mood · shadowy
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- nursery itemscrib, bassinet, cribs, dresser, changing table
- eye comfortanti-glare, screen filter, night mode, dark mode, eye drops
- relaxation spacesspa, meditation space, zen garden, quiet room, aromatherapy
- photography termsunderexposed, overexposed, exposure time, fisheye lens, fisheye
- portraitureheadshot, self portrait, formal portrait, candid portrait, self-portraits
soft lightingharsh lighting
Unflattering, intense illumination
glare · harsh glare · blinding light · spotlight · bright lights
soft, soften, softly, softness, softer, softest, softened, softening, light