Natural Light Periods

Morning

Blue Hour 30 minutes
04:15 - 04:45
Golden Hour 30 minutes
04:30 - 05:00
Golden Hour 30 minutes
04:45 - 05:15
Golden Hour 30 minutes
05:00 - 05:30
Golden Hour 30 minutes
05:15 - 05:45

Evening

Golden Hour 30 minutes
18:45 - 19:15
Golden Hour 30 minutes
19:00 - 19:30
Golden Hour 30 minutes
19:15 - 19:45
Golden Hour 30 minutes
19:30 - 20:00
Blue Hour 30 minutes
19:45 - 20:15

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