Here are a few tips on how to use the best of day for photo’s dripping in gorgeous light!
Plan Ahead Of Time
Estimating when the sun will set is not the way to go-look it up! With technology at our finger tips use you a weather app or simply go to weather.com. You have to make sure you know EXACTLY when the sun will go up/down in the EXACT location you want to shoot at. Shooting too early and your photos might be too bright, start too late and they could get too dark. Timing is key.
Use A Reflector
Sometimes when standing behind the sun, you may go flat. To get around this make sure the photographer is using a reflector to add a boost of light to the face.
Pick Your Golden Hour
There's a different feeling for each golden hour. Morning Golden Hour is fresh and the world is waking up to start a new day. Evening golden hour is a peaceful winding down at the end of day. Choose the golden hour that suits what you're photographing and feeling you want to create.
Location Is Also Gold
We all know, the more interesting the location, the better the photo. Looking for locations beforehand is always helpful when trying to get certain shots.
Angle of the Sun
Besides the BEAUTIFUL warm tones of golden hour, the angle of the sun is also flattering. And overhead sun causes eye socket shadows, which are not very flattering. Low sun coming in at angles that compliment the shot for beautiful portraits.