Shooting toward the sun’s horizon seems pretty obvious (and makes for a gorgeous picture), but check out what’s happening over your shoulder. Your best bet is generally 20 minutes before the sun comes up and 20 minutes after the sun sets.

But how do you know when you’ll hit the sweet spot? Determine what time the sun sets and rises in your area, and time your shoot accordingly. Colors are vivid and bleeding together, the light is warm, and everything looks radiant. You want to shoot your twilight photos when the sky is at its peak of picturesque.

RSVP and join acclaimed photographer Mike Hagen on Tuesday, June 6 for his Intro to Outdoor Flash Photography. So, how do you take advantage of this unique lighting opportunity? Check out some tips from Outdoor Photographer below! And since it’s almost impossible to replicate such flawless tonality in the studio, it’s definitely worth it to haul yourself out of bed at 5:00am and chase that magical light. Not only does soft, dewy light radiate on your subject, but you also don’t have to worry about shadows or highlights, and everything is evenly lit in a luminous pastel glow.

In times like those, it’s best to take advantage of the gorgeous hues of twilight and let Mother Nature do the work for you, especially if you’re trying your hand at outdoor and nature photography.ĭawn and dusk are optimal times to shoot just about anything - from landscapes, to portraits, to wedding parties. Chasing the perfect light is a game all photographers play - but sometimes, you just need a break from lugging around an umbrella and strapping a giant flash onto your camera.

Dusk and dawn times