INDIRECT LIGHT soft, no direct sun ≈ 3 FEET PLATE I  · THE LIGHT 01 / 11
step 1 of 11

Find the light

Face a window with no direct sun, about 3 ft back. Every other light off.

  • A north window, or any window on an overcast day.
  • Overhead lights and screens off — they throw color.
  • Plain wall behind you.

why: one warm bulb adds enough amber to flip warm vs cool

deep dive: manual 02 · Light & the room →