Bad Quote by Joanna Lumley
“I do not like bad photographs. I don't like to be badly lit. There is a fashion, particularly on stage, for very 'toppy' lighting, which makes a child look 50. Ten o'clock is very good. If someone is taking a picture, you say, 'Lamps at 10 o'clock,' then everybody looks lovely.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion & Photography Magazine, 2015
Lighting at a ten‑o’clock angle flatters subjects, avoiding harsh shadows and age‑revealing effects.
In simple terms: 10 o’clock lighting makes people look better.
Key Takeaway
Use flattering lighting angles in photography.
Themes
photography
lighting
aesthetics
Mood
informative
practical
Type
technical
advisory
When to use this quote
- portrait shoots
- stage performances
- fashion shows
Key Concepts
visual arts
technique
stagecraft
Questions to Reflect On
- How does lighting affect perception of age?
- What other lighting techniques can enhance a portrait?
A Different Perspective
Lighting conditions may not suit all subjects or moods.
