uplights
Upward-aiming lamps
Uplights are light fixtures that direct illumination upward, typically placed on the floor or ground to cast light onto walls, ceilings, trees, or architectural features.
They create ambient or dramatic lighting effects by bouncing light off surfaces above: Uplights along the garden path highlighted the oak trees.
As a verb, to uplight is to illuminate something from below.
Wall-mounted light holders
- torchieresTall upward-facing floor lamps
- cansSealed metal containers
- floor lampsTall freestanding light fixtures
- luminairesComplete lighting units
diffusers · housings · bezels · retrofit · dimmer · ballast · bulbs · lenses
Feeding on pasture
- highlightingEmphasizing key parts
- ambient glowSoft indirect surrounding light
- silhouettingCasting as dark shape
- backlightingLight source behind subject
focal point · gradient · color wash · dimming · elevation
Celebration following a marriage
- dance floorSpace designated for movement
- tent polesRods supporting portable shelters
- centerpiecesDecorative table arrangements
- columnsUpright structural shafts
draping · DJ booth · head table · ballroom · banquet hall · gala · party rental · battery-powered
sconces
Wall-mounted light holders
- torchieresTall upward-facing floor lamps
- cansSealed metal containers
- floor lampsTall freestanding light fixtures
luminaires · diffusers · housings · bezels · retrofit · dimmer · ballast · bulbs · lenses · reflectors
grazing
Feeding on pasture
- highlightingEmphasizing key parts
- ambient glowSoft indirect surrounding light
- silhouettingCasting as dark shape
backlighting · focal point · gradient · color wash · dimming · elevation
wedding reception
Celebration following a marriage
- dance floorSpace designated for movement
- tent polesRods supporting portable shelters
- centerpiecesDecorative table arrangements
columns · draping · DJ booth · head table · ballroom · banquet hall · gala · party rental · battery-powered · RGB
columns
Upright structural shafts
- pilastersShallow rectangular wall projections
- archesWeight-bearing curved spans
- cornicesHorizontal decorative ledges
monuments · statues · fountains · landscaping · trees · garden · pathway · weatherproof · bollards · heritage buildings
- lampstable lamps, floor lamps, wall sconce, table lamp, floor lamp
- lightinglamp, lamps, bulbs, bulb, lightbulb
- outdoor lightingfloodlight, spotlight, flood lamp, lamp post, wall sconce
uplightsdownlights
Recessed ceiling fixtures
pendant lights · chandeliers · track lighting · spotlights · downlighters