Google Photos is a great way to store and share photos with friends and family, but it can be difficult to adjust photo lighting when you want to capture a specific mood or style. In this article, we’ll show you how to adjust photo lighting with Google Photos on Pixel devices. To adjust photo lighting in Google Photos, open the app and select a photo. On the left side of the screen, under “Edit,” click “Lighting.” You’ll see three options: “Ambient,” “Direct Sunlight,” and “Tungsten.” Ambient light is perfect for photos that you want to capture a natural or relaxed mood. To use ambient light, click on the lightbulb next to it and Google Photos will automatically adjust the exposure and color temperature of the photo. Direct Sunlight is perfect for photos that you want to capture an outdoor or bright scene. To use direct sunlight, drag the sun icon next to it up or down until it’s in the center of the photo. You can also change the intensity of direct sunlight by clicking on the sun icon and then clicking on one of five levels: low, medium, high, ultra high, or off (the default). Tungsten light is perfect for photos that you want to capture a more dramatic or professional look. To use tungsten light, drag the tungsten icon next to it up or down until it’s in the center of the photo. You can also change the intensity of tungsten light by clicking on tungsten icon and then clicking on one of five levels: low, medium, high, ultra high, or off (the default). ..
Portrait Light is exclusive to Pixel phones, starting with the Google Pixel 2 and newer. It allows you to change where the lighting source is positioned if the original photo is lacking. It’s easy to use and surprisingly effective.
This feature is specifically for photos of people, and won’t appear as an option for images of pets or anything else. Make sure the Google Photos app is up to date before you use it.
To get started, open the “Google Photos” app on your Pixel phone and find a photo that could use a lighting adjustment. We’ve found that Portrait Light works best on selfies.
Next, tap the Edit icon in the bottom toolbar.
Swipe from the right on the bottom row, and then tap “Adjust.”
If you can use it on that particular image, “Portrait Light” will be an option in the adjustment toolbar; tap it.
A circular handle will float over the top of the photo, indicating where the lighting source is located. Simply drag the circle around the image to adjust the lighting.
Under the photo, you can also drag the slider to adjust the brightness of the lighting.
Tap “Auto” to move the lighting to a position that matches the original photo if you want to adjust the brightest from there.
When you’re happy with the lighting, tap “Done” to proceed.
Finally, tap “Save Copy” to save your changes.
Portrait Light can have a pretty remarkable effect on images that have poor lighting. It’s a powerful tool that can help you get the most out of your smartphone’s camera.
