Photo Tip Friday: What is Golden Hour in Photography? Part 2

by Mary Denman    @MaryDenman

Golden Hour is a magical time in photography. 

It occurs twice a day. It’s the first hour after sunrise and the last hour before sunset. Because of the position of the sun near the horizon, the rays have to travel through the most atmosphere and this creates long shadows and soft, golden light.

Last week in part 1,we talked about Golden Hour and how the light is different than the rest of the day. 

This week, I want to show you how to use this time to create warm, magical shots.

Let’s get started.

Photo Tip Friday: What is Golden Hour in Photography? Part 1

by Mary Denman    @MaryDenman

Lighting is one of the most important components of photography. Understanding how light effects your photos is crucial to creating photos you're proud of. 

Today, I'm going to explain something called the Golden Hour. It occurs twice a day. During the Golden Hour, the light is most flattering for people. And, it creates some magical effects which is why it's also called Magic Hour. 

Technically, it's when the sun is between 0 to 6 degrees with respect to the horizon. 

Practically, it occurs for the first hour after the sun breaks the horizon in the morning. Then, it occurs again for the last hour of the day before the sun sets. 

Let's see what the Golden Light looks like and how it differs from other light throughout the day.