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Practical exercise

Golden hour photography: try it yourself

Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS illustrating golden hour photography
Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS.
Photographic example for golden hour photography

1. Window Golden Hour

At sunset, photograph a subject near east-facing window (indirect glow).

2. Silhouette Practice

Stand in front of west window during golden hour; expose for sky.

3. Warm Portrait

Have someone sit near window; capture golden skin tones.

4. Shadow Length

Observe how shadows stretch long; use them as leading lines.

5. Indoor Glow

Shoot still life (e.g., teacup) with golden light spilling across table.