mislight

/mɪsˈlaɪt/
verb
  1. To light or illuminate incorrectly or poorly.
    • The photographer mislight the portrait, making the subject look too dark.
    • If you mislight the lantern, it will flicker and go out.
    • The stage crew mislight the scene, casting shadows on the actors.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A poor or incorrect lighting condition.
    • The film's mislight ruined the mood of the scene.
    • Due to a mislight, the painting appeared dull in the gallery.
    • The mislight in the hallway made it hard to find the door.