Golden hour is more than a cliché. The way the sun bends through atmospheric haze produces a softness that flatters skin tones, creates depth in landscapes, and offers a forgiving palette for natural color grading.
This week we shot three portraits within the same 40-minute window - and the difference between minute 1 and minute 40 was dramatic. Equipment used: 85mm prime, ISO 200, f/2.0, shutter 1/200.