HARD LIGHT — direct undiffused sunlight from a single angle, creating sharp-edged dark shadows on the subject's face and the ground. High contrast: bright highlights and deep blacks with no soft transition. Strong cast shadows from the subject's body and nearby objects. Crisp, edgy, dramatic. NOT softbox light — raw direct sun.
HARD LIGHT — direct undiffused sunlight from a single angle, creating sharp-edged dark shadows on the subject's face and the ground. High contrast: bright highlights and deep blacks with no soft transition. Strong cast shadows from the subject's body and nearby objects. Crisp, edgy, dramatic. NOT softbox light — raw direct sun.
Hard Light
A direct, undiffused light source that creates sharp, high-contrast shadows. Dramatic and edgy.
When to use
When you want sharp shadows, edgy mood, or dramatic high-contrast looks.
Pro tips
- •Say "hard light, direct undiffused sun, sharp-edged shadows, high contrast"
- •Add "crisp shadow lines, no soft transitions"
- •Avoid for beauty/glamour — use soft light there
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