Sheedee

I have the same problem.  Lighting is the hardest element for me.  I can get all my props and characters set up, change textures in the material room, and use the cloth room easily enough.  But, when I go to render, something is always wrong and I spend more time trying to get good lighting.  Very rarily am I 100% happy.  I feel your pain.

So I am a lurker on this thread, hoping someone will come to your rescue (and mine).