## Product Photography Prompting - Lighting (Feb 6, 2026)
**Source:** https://x.com/Salmaaboukarr/status/1705668929106964569

**Midjourney Formula:** (Composition) + (Scene Description) + (Colors) + (Style of Shot) + **(Lighting)**

### Lighting Styles:
1. **Ambient Lighting** - Perfect for lifestyle shots where mood is everything
   - Prompt: "straight on composition, [object] sits centre on top of the table, [color] gradient [color] colour blends, in the style of minimalist background, commercial photography, ambient lighting -- style raw"

2. **Natural Lighting** - Authentic, realistic portrayal
   - Prompt: "clean composition, [object] sits centre on top of the table, gradient [color] colour blends, [fruit], in the style of minimalist background, commercial photography, natural lighting -- style raw"

3. **Volumetric/Point Lighting** - Highlights details, polished look
   - Prompt: "straight on composition, [object] sits centre on top of the table, gradient [color] colour blends, [fruit], in the style of minimalist background, commercial photography, point lighting -- style raw"

**Key elements:** minimalist background, commercial photography style, gradient color blends, centered composition