Natural Light Periods
Morning
Blue 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
Golden Hour
30 minutes
05:30 - 06:00
Evening
Golden Hour
30 minutes
18:30 - 19:00
Golden Hour
30 minutes
18:45 - 19:15
Golden Hour
30 minutes
19:00 - 19:30
Golden Hour
30 minutes
19:15 - 19:45
Blue Hour
30 minutes
19:30 - 20:00
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 |