Golden hour

Gouden uur · Light

The hour after sunrise and before sunset, when light is warm and soft.

The light is low, golden-orange and casts long shadows. Ideal for portrait and landscape. The low sun largely eliminates harsh shadows. Plan your shoots with an app like PhotoPills or a golden hour calculator to find exact times at your location.

Tools that help with this:

Golden Hour & Blue Hour Indicative Light Meter

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