DIGITAL UP MAGAZINE LIGHT [Photos: 7] Rarinda Prakarsa - Indonesia R.A.D. THE DIRECTION OF LIGHT - 360 DEGREES OF POSSIBILITIES The direction from which the light comes has a huge impact on our perception of the object in a scene. Choosing the direction from which your main light is coming is one of the most important decisions you can make, because it will have a huge impact on the overall appearance of your scene and the type of emotions that your photo will communicate.