Capturing mood through lighting and tone: try it yourself

1. Moody Corner

Shoot a chair in dim, single-source light (e.g., desk lamp); high contrast.

2. Joyful Light

Photograph someone laughing near bright window; soft, even light.

3. Colour Mood

Use warm (orange) vs. cool (blue) lighting to convey different feelings.

4. Shadow Play

Create dramatic shadows with a flashlight; shoot hands making animal shapes.

5. Monochrome Mood

Convert a photo to black and white; see how tone affects emotion.