Smaller dinky light, hands down. The big light makes it look like you’re standing in the kitchen with the lights turned off.
2026-09-11 15:40:44
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Brittany Williams :
It is so crazy how different the two are!!!!
2026-09-12 15:24:29
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Margot :
Looks like the bigger light is lighting you from above whereas the cheaper one is straight on. Try angling the bigger one more straight on and see how that looks.
2026-09-11 19:27:05
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Amber Lewis :
I like the first light best because it’s what I’m used to! But will still watch regardless ☺️
2026-09-11 16:17:07
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Anastasia Claire :
I can honestly say the cheap light looks better and not sure why. I know that’s probably not what you wanted to hear but yes the first is brighter. 💗
2026-09-11 14:54:40
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dunkinicedlatte :
I prefer the lit background, and it looks like your eyes are struggling to look at the bright one which I don't think you should have to be uncomfortable to make your videos! I do think the second one looks nice on your face though, maybe the brightness makes skin look more glowy not sure. I watch either way lol
2026-09-11 20:49:30
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Nicole Bliven :
I do not like the big light at all 🫣
2026-09-12 02:19:18
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Caroline :
I vote Dinky light
2026-09-12 02:24:16
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Corie :
Interesting!!! I thought with the darker one, that you were filming at night or REALLY early in the morning while the rest of the house was asleep. I like the lighter better.
2026-09-11 15:30:08
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capricelayne :
The cheaper light is MUCH better lol 😳
2026-09-11 17:06:08
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Lodé 💖🌷🎀 :
The old light for sure
2026-09-11 19:00:12
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Kimberly :
Cheap light
2026-09-11 18:56:24
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Dana Bress :
You so sweetly reflect the light of Christ in all of your videos, you don’t even need a fancy light set up 😊
2026-09-11 16:05:13
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KATIE :
Cheap lighting is better—maybe try again to test if you ever change locations of your videos! 🤎
2026-09-11 19:12:37
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Mari_M_E :
I like the cheap light.
2026-09-11 16:04:59
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macncheese411 :
Small light please!
2026-09-11 17:55:39
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Original Mami :
You look amazing with the new light I would stick with that and you look more centerstage.
2026-09-11 16:42:10
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laurlabaker :
Fancy light makes you look like AI or you’re in front of a green screen. Love a supportive hubby though. 💕
2026-09-11 18:47:57
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Jill :
Maybe use Both lights and let us see that option
2026-09-11 17:28:04
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Terri ❤️ :
I prefer the dinky light.
2026-09-11 15:12:28
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WestByGodVirginiaGal :
Just looks like the lights are off in your house 😅 it’s not bad lol but I’d get a second light like that for the background
2026-09-11 17:55:47
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🌷 tulip lady 🌷 :
You look amazing in both! I love the cheap light because it’s old school Carlyn 😍
2026-09-13 00:33:53
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Haylee :
I like the smaller light, personally!
2026-09-11 16:27:24
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KatiePMomofThree :
I don’t care what light you use, I think your content is just so amazing and wonderful. I personally happen to like content that feels less edited and more authentic, so I feel like I would go with what you’ve been doing this whole time! Thank you for all of your wonderful content!
2026-09-12 01:17:19
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Zeus Ramirez :
Professional cinematographer here, use both. The big light (key light) to light your face, however off to the side like 3 o clock to give a nice contour to your face. Then use the smaller lights to light the background. Ideally you’d want a 3rd light for a fill and a 4th as a hair light. Hope this helps 👏
2026-09-11 23:07:27
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