Learn to photograph during the most beautiful light of the day
Download a golden hour app to track exact sunrise and sunset times for your location
Scout locations during midday to plan compositions and identify potential obstacles
Arrive at your chosen location 30 minutes early to set up and adjust to lighting
Use a tripod for sharp images as light levels drop during golden hour
Experiment with backlighting subjects for dramatic silhouettes and rim lighting effects
Take multiple shots with different exposures to capture the full range of golden light