Seven golden-hour tips for better photos

The hour after sunrise and before sunset gives you soft, warm, directional light. Here's how to make the most of it.

Arrive early

Scout your location and plan your shots before the light arrives.

Light is the subject. Everything else is just what it lands on.

Shoot into the sun

Backlight creates glowing edges. Expose for the face and let the background glow.

Keep shooting after sunset

Blue hour, twenty minutes later, is often even more beautiful.