A place to begin

Start with the feeling you want to create. A quiet room, the last light of the day, a moment before something changes.

Give your idea a little structure

Describe your subject, the setting, and the light. Choose one detail that matters most. A focused starting point leaves room for discovery.

Explore, then refine

Try a small set of variations. Keep the parts that work, and change one thing at a time. Your first image is a conversation with the idea, not the final word.