General Lighting Tags
glowing
(generic glowing effect)light particles
(floating light specks)shadows
(adds depth with shadows)backlighting
(light coming from behind the subject)rim lighting
(bright outline around the subject)ambient light
(soft, even lighting)
Dynamic & Special Light Effects
neon glow
(bright, colorful neon-style lighting)bioluminescence
(organic glowing effects)lens flare
(camera-like light flares)volumetric lighting
(god rays/light beams)fireflies
(tiny floating lights)light refraction
(prism/rainbow-like effects)starry sky
(for celestial lighting)
Light Sources (Helps with composition)
candlelight
(warm, flickering light)sunlight
(bright, natural lighting)moonlight
(cool, soft blue lighting)streetlight
(urban night scenes)screen glow
(light from monitors/phones)lasers
(sci-fi/cyberpunk lighting)
Color-Specific Lighting
blue lighting
red lighting
purple lighting
cyan lighting
golden hour
(warm sunset lighting)
Advanced Techniques
Combine with art style tags like:
cyberpunk
(neon cityscapes)fantasy
(magical glow)sci-fi
(futuristic lighting)
Use light modifiers like:
soft lighting
(gentle diffusion)harsh lighting
(strong contrasts)dramatic lighting
(cinematic shadows)