September 2025
3 minutes

How do I transfer lighting from one photo to another using AI?

Short answer: Upload a lighting reference and a target photo, then ask Nightjar to "apply the lighting from Image 1 to Image 2." Keep product color accuracy intact.

Do it in Nightjar (step‑by‑step)

  1. Open Studio → choose Edit Images.
  2. Upload two images:
    • Image 1: lighting you want (key/fill direction, softness, background glow)
    • Image 2: the image to relight (product or fashion)
  3. In Special requests, type: "Transfer the lighting from image 1 to image 2. Match direction, softness, and shadow length; keep product/fabric colors accurate."
  4. Generate. Inspect shadows, highlights, and speculars at 100% zoom.
  5. Refine: "slightly softer fill," "reduce specular on glass," "warmer key," "clean white background."

Tips by category

  • Metals/glass: control reflections—"limit harsh specular; keep crisp edges."
  • Cosmetics: prioritize color—"preserve true packaging colors; subtle background light."
  • Apparel: balance skin and garment—"natural skin tones; even key light across fabric."

Troubleshooting

  • Shadows look detached: "increase contact shadow; align shadow angle with key."
  • Colors shifted: "freeze product color; adjust environment only."
  • Looks too dramatic for PDP: "neutralize contrast; retail‑clean look."

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