AI Studio Lighting Simulator

How it works

1. 1

   Upload your photo

   Drop your portrait, headshot, or product photo into EditThisPic. Works with JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Best results with evenly-lit or naturally-lit photos—the AI will add studio lighting on top.

   Expect: Standard setups (butterfly, loop): 25 seconds. Complex multi-light setups (3-point, Rembrandt): 30-35 seconds and may need refinement.
2. 2

   Describe the studio setup you want

   Type your instruction: 'simulate Rembrandt lighting' or 'add 3-point studio lighting setup with key, fill, and rim lights.' Use photography terms—the AI understands butterfly, loop, split, Rembrandt, broad, short, and other classic setups. No marking needed.

   Tip: Use standard photography lighting names. 'Rembrandt lighting' is clearer than 'dramatic side light with triangle.'

   Copy one of these to get started:

   Classic Rembrandt lighting simulate Rembrandt lighting setup with key light at 45 degrees creating triangle of light under eye

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   Flattering butterfly lighting add butterfly lighting with key light directly above creating butterfly shadow under nose, soft and flattering

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   Complete 3-point lighting simulate professional 3-point studio lighting with key light from left, fill from right, and rim light from behind

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   Loop lighting add loop lighting setup with key light slightly to the side creating small nose shadow loop

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   Split lighting simulate split lighting with key light from 90 degrees to the side, half face lit half in shadow

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   Clamshell beauty lighting add clamshell lighting with key light above and fill reflector below for soft even beauty lighting

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   Short lighting simulate short lighting setup with key light illuminating the side of face turned away from camera

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   Broad lighting add broad lighting with key light illuminating the side of face closest to camera

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3. 3

   Generate and review

   AI simulates the studio setup with key light, fill light, and rim/hair lights as appropriate. Check that the characteristic shadow patterns appear—triangle under eye for Rembrandt, butterfly shadow under nose for butterfly lighting.

4. 4

   Adjust the setup if needed

   If lights are too strong or positioned incorrectly, refine: 'soften the key light' or 'move rim light more to the left.' Photography lighting is subjective—try variations until it matches your vision.

   Tip: Classic setups are starting points. Customize: 'Rembrandt but softer' or 'butterfly with stronger rim light.'
5. 5

   Download your studio-lit photo

   Download in full resolution with no watermark. Your photo now has professional studio lighting that would normally cost hundreds in equipment or studio rental.