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Intro

Flat indoor lighting is a common reason selfies feel dull or noisy in generation. The fix is usually simple: create one directional light source.

Why Indoor Light Turns Flat

Most rooms mix overhead warm light with weak side light. That removes facial depth and makes texture look muddy.

Typical symptoms:

  • Face looks wide and low-contrast
  • Hairline separation is unclear
  • Makeup or skin detail appears uneven

Three-Step Fix

  1. Turn off one competing light source if possible.
  2. Face the strongest available light at a slight angle (not fully side-on).
  3. Keep background darker than face by a small margin.

Quick Validation Shot

Take two test photos:

  1. Current room setup
  2. Single-direction setup

Compare only facial depth around eyes, nose bridge, and jawline. Use the setup with cleaner depth, not higher brightness.

Internal Guide Map

Try It in kstyleshot

Apply the single-direction light rule before uploading in the Create flow.

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