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How do I mimic natural light in dark rooms? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by RandomGuy0512@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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Is there a way to get that bright, airy, natural sunlight look in a dark room that has windows but is surrounded by shade? I’ve tried with a speedlite and still lighting + reflective umbrellas and soft boxes but I just can’t seem to get it right.

For real estate and interior design sample shots. Portraits are my shtick so I’m clueless when it comes to this.

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[–] msabeln@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Brightness in photos is arbitrary, and has nothing to do with how bright the scene actually is. Instead, it is a matter of processing.

Sure, you need to figure out how to make the light appear to be coming from sunlight through a window, but a flash can simulate this. Adjusting the white balance to make the light appear yellowish is easy as well.