To provide variety and softer portrait images we will need some “open shade”. There’s a good chance you’ll also see squinting eyes. Shadows will be harsh and you will see them on your face. Images in full sun will have bright whites and colours with hard contrasts. There are fun creative ways to embrace full sun - and I always include these in a daytime session - but this is not the right light for a flattering portrait. If you are in full sun (with no shade or cloud cover) the light is going to be bright and reflective. ![]() If you choose this option it’s important that you realise you are not going to get a golden sky or soft warm light at this time of day, regardless of whether you are in the sun or not. If the idea of managing an overtired toddler at 8pm is simple intolerable, you DO have options:ġ: Shoot early-to-mid morning or late afternoon in a location that offers “open shade”. Golden Hour is too late for us, what are the alternatives? The golden hour light also allows for beautiful silhouettes as the sun gets closer to setting and for lens flares and star bursts that add creative magic to your images. It’s during golden hour that you get those incredible dramatic skies full of pink, orange and magenta. In short, if you’re looking to appear more radiant and less tired - this is the light you want. If Estee Lauder could bottle this stuff you’d be buying it by the case load. The combination of soft light and long low shadows evens out skin tones and minimises wrinkles. It wraps around you like a warm, glowy hug. ![]() If you talk about it with a photographer you’ll see their eyes light up like a kid with a plate full of cake.ĭuring this hour before the sun sets the shadows are low and long and the light is soft and golden. What is Golden Hour and why will I love it? ![]() Or more specifically “Golden Hour” - which is the 60 minutes right before sunset. I also know that trying to get everyone fed, presentable and out the door to your location before sunrise is asking for nothing but tears. There are really only two times you can get that gooey golden light: sunrise and sunset. With that said, I know that the other thing people really want in their outdoor session is “beautiful golden light” and I’m afraid not all daylight is created equal. First I should say that as a mum, and as a photographer who values authenticity above all else, I will always try to accomodate your nap schedules, kids ages and your family’s unique needs.
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