Golden hour light comes from a low angle that flatters any subject, from portraits to wildlife. It lasts longer in winter and at higher latitudes, shorter near the equator. The warm, directional light creates soft shadows instead of harsh overhead sun.
If you've never taken photos at golden hour, then you are missing out. Here's what makes golden hour so special. And it's called golden hour, but remember, it doesn't always last an hour, and sometimes it lasts much more than an hour. For example, in the wintertime in higher latitudes, you can get that golden hour effect for much longer. If you're close to the equator, then it's going to be pretty short. That said, here's what makes golden hour so special. It's all about the angles. The angles. The angles. The angles. The angles that that light is coming in. Because they're lower, because they're not directly overhead, they come at an angle that will light up your subject in a beautiful way. If the sun is too high in the sky, the shadows are just ugly. The best part is golden hour works for almost every type of photography. Whether you're doing portraits or wildlife photography or street photography, golden hour is a must. If you're interested in more fundamentals of photography, follow this channel.
