“A lone figure standing on a misty mountaintop at sunrise, with the early morning sun directly behind them, creating a dramatic silhouette, (silhouette lighting), (backlight). ”

The best thing about this technique is that you can change the mood of your picture with the use of colors. Bold, strong colors can make your picture feel lively and energetic, while soft, pastel colors can have a calm, chill effect.

Prompt: “A close-up of a glass of wine on a table in a dimly lit restaurant, with bokeh lights from the cityscape outside softly blurred in the background, adding a warm and inviting atmosphere.“

Prompt: “(Prism photography), (subtle lens-flare), (Prism lighting), a prismatic light of colors across a sublime fashion photography portrait, creating a surreal, otherworldly atmosphere.“

In AI-generated images, this technique can help you create abstract designs with glowing, dynamic light-trails. Go beyond typical long exposure photographs (although those are stunning too). Explore more surreal, otherworldly styles for stunning results. We even used Fairytale style for some of these examples. Using unexpected styles can get you surprisingly eye-catching results.

We are delighted to announce the release of the Proceedings of the 30th Quadrennial Session of the CIE: Innovative Lighting Technologies, held in Ljubljana, Slovenia from September 15-23, 2023!

“Sublime fashion photography portrait through (colored gel lighting), illuminated by multiple colored light sources, each casting a different hue on the subject, creating a vibrant and surreal atmosphere.“

We hope you enjoyed this exploration of amazing lighting techniques! They were meant to inspire you and give you a boost in creativity.

“(Contre-Jour photography), A cyclist riding through a misty forest at dawn towards the rising sun, creating a dramatic silhouette against the light. (dramatic contrast between light and dark). The fog diffuses the sunlight, adding a mystical atmosphere to the scene.“

To achieve this dynamic, energetic look with surreal atmosphere in our images, use terms like “multiple exposures,” “frozen motion,” “time-lapse effect”, “sharp, bright flashes”, “high contrast”, “ghostly trail of movement”, or “stroboscopic pattern.”

“High-speed photograph of a dancer in motion, captured using stroboscopic lighting. Sharp, crisp details of the dancer are visible at key points in the motion, illuminated by bright, white strobe flashes. The image has a surreal quality, showcasing the fluidity of human movement in a single frame. High contrast, black background, white light.“

Simply mention the “bioluminescent”, “glowing” elements in your prompt to get that magical glow. This works best with dark backgrounds as it makes the bioluminescence stand out.

We encourage you to do a lot of experimenting with these lighting techniques. We’d love to see your creations on our Facebook community page!

“A close-up of a detective sitting at a dimly lit bar, with dramatic, low-key lighting casting strong shadows across his face, emphasizing the tense, noir-inspired mood. (Cinematic lighting).“

I am glad that they have finally started to deal with photographic lighting. Unfortunately, some of the options presented here do not correspond to real photographic situations, they are not authentic. They still need to be developed. Recommendation: It would be a great advantage if the program was prepared for accurate modeling of light sources and lighting in the photo studio. I would be happy to give you specific advice on these. Istvan Dekan professional photographer, writer,

Mentioning terms like ‘soft bokeh background’, ‘warm golden bokeh’, ‘colorful bokeh’, ‘subtle bokeh effect’, or ‘pronounced bokeh background’ in your prompt can get you that dreamy backdrop.

Strobe lighting captures a subject frozen in mid-move. Professional photographers use specialized equipment to create this “stop-motion” effect.

“A futuristic cityscape with light trails, light painting technique that forms surreal, swirling patterns, adding a sense of energy and movement.“

Since its inception in 1913, the CIE has become a professional organization and has been accepted as representing the best authority on the subject and as such is recognized by ISO as an international standardization body.

To achieve this effect in your images, use terms like “cinematic volumetric lighting”, “low-key lighting,” “high contrast”, “chiaroscuro effect”, or “moody film noir lighting”.

Light painting involves moving a light source to create trails of light, similar to ‘painting’. These are actually long exposure pictures in photography.

Prompt: “A music artist performing on stage under colored gel lighting, with deep blues and purples blending together to create a vibrant, energetic atmosphere, highlighting the intensity of the performance.“

When you use this lighting in your prompts, Tengr.ai is trying to recreate that cinematic, mood-setting visual seen in movies. We see carefully placed light sources to create that mood, and intentional shadow placement to emphasize the emotional and storytelling impact of AI images.

In photography terms, ‘gobo’ is when you project patterns of light and shadow onto a surface or subject. It’s an artistic effect that works great in AI-generated images too. It might not always look exactly like a ‘gobo’ in the traditional sense, it still creates unique and intriguing images. Plus, it adds some mystery and complexity to your artwork.

Try adding terms like “glowing trails of light” or “swirling patterns” to achieve the light painting effect. These images work well with dark backgrounds.

In AI art, you can achieve this effect by lighting the subject from behind. This backlighting technique will leave the subject in a mysterious shadow against the brighter background.

Thank you so much. Indeed those features are heavily in development (like most of our AI solution), we hope to reach a more accurate version in 1.0.

Using terms like “geometric shadows”, “floral light patterns”, “window blinds casting shadows”, “patterned light effect”, or “sharp, high-contrast shadow patterns”, in your prompt can help achieve this effect.

While in traditional photography they use specific lenses and settings to get that beloved out-of-focus blur, in AI-generated images it’s a bit easier to create this effect.

In AI-generated images, we can use this technique to achieve special effects in our images. Tengr.ai might not always perfectly recreate traditional strobe photography, but it will definitely come up with some unique interpretations of it.

“Helical flower drawing, bioluminescent details, insanely hyper-detailed, ornate, sleek lines, flowing fluid lines, artistic, masterpiece art.“

Bioluminescence is that natural glow emitted by certain living organisms (fungi, marine microorganisms, insects). In AI art it appears as an ethereal, magical light that gives a surreal look to images.

Prompt: “(Silhouette lighting), (strong backlight), dramatic shadows, studio portrait of a girl, high-resolution image emphasizing fine details, hyper-realistic.”

Prompt: “Digital art: Night-time, dramatic black and white photograph of a bustling mesmerizing cityscape, (play of lights on the sky), (abstract light streaks on the sky), surreal, magical, sleek lines, elegant, artistic, streaked clouds.“

Using lighting techniques in AI-generated art isn’t just another detail to add to your prompt. It’s the storyteller and the mood-setter of your image. We’ve already touched on this topic in a previous blog post and covered some basic lighting techniques. This time, we’ll take it further, and explore some more interesting lighting concepts These can add a little ‘special effect’ to your AI art.

“A nighttime cityscape with (vibrant, colorful bokeh lights). In the foreground, a silhouette of a person holding an umbrella stands on a rain-slicked street. The background is filled with blurred, circular lights in shades of purple, teal, gold, and pink, creating a dreamy, magical atmosphere. Soft focus on the subject, shallow depth of field, cinematic lighting.“

Picture light going through a crystal – that is what prism lighting is about. It creates a magical, rainbow color effect which can really make images surreal, like a dream.

“(Prism Photography), (prismatic light effect), a prismatic light of colors across the surrounding beautiful, mesmerizing landscape, creating a magical effect.“

With strong technical, scientific and cultural foundations, the CIE is an independent, non-profit organization that serves member countries on a voluntary basis.

“A majestic deer standing on a misty mountaintop at sunrise, with the early morning sun directly behind it, creating a dramatic silhouette, (Silhouette lighting), dramatic shadows, (backlit).”

Try using words like: “light passing through a crystal”, “prismatic light effects”, “spectrum of light”, or even “lens flare” in your prompts to achieve this prismatic photography effect.

Prompt: “(Patterned light effect), (Deep dramatic shadows), a close-up black-and-white photograph of a woman with dramatic striped shadows cast across her face, light pattern to create interesting shapes and patterns on her face.“

Prompt: “Surrealism: mystical forest with intricate bioluminescent fungi shaping a glowing path. The ground is covered in bioluminescent plants and flowers, each arranged in spirals, illuminating the forest floor with an ethereal glow.“

“A lone, windswept tree standing on a misty, foggy hilltop, silhouetted against the sun,(brightly lit background creates a rim of light around the edges of the tree), adding a mystical or ethereal quality to the image. Sharp contrast between light and dark, (Contre-Jour photography).“

Backlighting and silhouette lighting are popular in photography and in AI art. They are very similar as they both create dramatic, high-contrast images that focus on shapes and outlines rather than details.

Colored gel lighting means placing colored filters (gels) over light sources to cast different colored hues. It’s a cool trick photographers use, and now we can play with it in AI art too.

Not exactly like that, due to using completly different model, but when you create from image the Processing modes can achieve similar or better effects. Try Blueprint, Depth or Sketch.

However, while most of these are inspired by real photography techniques, Tengr.ai might interpret them in its own creative way. So, even if it doesn’t perfectly replicate the traditional method, you’ll still get some truly special results.

Prompt: “(Strobe light effect), An athlete in mid-air during a jump, captured with strobe lighting to freeze the movement, against a pitch-black background.“

Remember, these are just starting points. The real fun begins when you start playing around with these concepts and let your creativity shine. Don’t worry if Tengr.ai doesn’t create exactly what you imagined – sometimes the most amazing creations come when you let Tengr.ai bring its own creativity to the mix too.

You know those blurry circles of light in the background of some photos? That’s called Bokeh lighting. It’s a technique that photographers and AI artists love to use. No wonder, as it creates a warm, dreamy atmosphere and gives images a romantic look. However, when used in urban nighttime settings, it can also create a colorful, festive vibe.

This lighting technique means that the camera is being directed towards a strong light source. Its’ like taking a picture facing the sun.

Prompt: “A dramatic night scene in a dimly lit cobblestone alley. A man stands under a street lamp. Cool blue moonlight filters through fog in the background. The scene evokes a sense of mystery and tension, reminiscent of classic film noir. High contrast cinematic volumetric lighting.“