Golden hour is the magical time right after sunrise or before sunset, that can transform a simple portrait into something truly extraordinary. The light’s soft, the shadows are gentle, and the colors just dreamy.
Here’s a collection of 17 brilliant portraits that showcase the aesthetic appeal of this soft, warm light. It not only adds a golden warmth to the shot, but also becomes a powerful storytelling element of the image. We hope these photographs inspire you to explore this magical time of the day.
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Photo by freestocks
Photo by Jeffrey Keenan
Photo by Sonnie Hiles
Photo by Zane Grunska
Photo by Warren
Photo by Damar Jati Pranandaru
Photo by Nicolas Jossi
Photo by Ekaterina Shakharova
Photo by freestocks
Photo by Senya Mitin
Photo by Emil Jarfelt
Photo by Avel Chuklanov
Photo by Jonathan Borba
Photo by Caleb Jones
Photo by Slav Romanov
Photo by Jurica Koletić
Photo by Allef Vinicius
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