Natural Light Periods
Morning
Blue Hour
30 minutes
05:00 - 05:30
Golden Hour
30 minutes
05:15 - 05:45
Golden Hour
30 minutes
05:30 - 06:00
Golden Hour
30 minutes
05:45 - 06:15
Evening
Golden Hour
30 minutes
18:15 - 18:45
Golden Hour
30 minutes
18:30 - 19:00
Golden Hour
30 minutes
18:45 - 19:15
Blue Hour
30 minutes
19:00 - 19:30
Lighting Guide
Golden Hour
- Warm, directional light
- Perfect for portraits
- Long shadows
- Enhanced textures
- Rich, warm colors
Blue Hour
- Soft, diffused light
- Ideal for cityscapes
- Balanced artificial lights
- Subtle color gradients
- Ethereal atmosphere
Photography Tips
Period |
Subject |
Technique |
Golden Hour |
Portraits, Landscapes |
Backlight, Side light |
Blue Hour |
Architecture, City |
Long exposure, HDR |
Transition |
Mixed lighting |
Bracketing, Filters |