Natural Light Periods

Morning

Blue Hour 30 minutes
06:45 - 07:15
Golden Hour 30 minutes
07:00 - 07:30
Golden Hour 30 minutes
07:15 - 07:45
Golden Hour 30 minutes
07:30 - 08:00
Golden Hour 30 minutes
07:45 - 08:15

Evening

Golden Hour 30 minutes
16:15 - 16:45
Golden Hour 30 minutes
16:30 - 17:00
Golden Hour 30 minutes
16:45 - 17:15
Golden Hour 30 minutes
17:00 - 17:30
Blue Hour 30 minutes
17:15 - 17:45

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