Golden Hour Portraits
Golden Hour Portraits uses soft late-afternoon light to give the series warmth and calm. I focused on natural color and emotion, with gentle contrast and open framing that connect the subject to her surroundings. The scenes range from bubbles drifting through a garden to shadows on a white wall. By the railing, sunset gives the portraits a quiet glow.
/ Photographer
Leo
/ Category
Photography
/ Client
Personal Project
/ Completion date
June 29, 2025
/ Software used
Lightroom
/ Models
Donut
/ Location
Taichung
/ Makeup artist
Donut
/ Wardrobe stylist
Max
I used late-afternoon natural light, gentle contrast and open framing to give this portrait series a warm, airy feel.
As the sun shifted, each frame took on a new mood and gave the series its flow. I worked with the strength of the natural light to keep the portraits warm and airy, relying on timing and patience more than heavy editing.
- Leo
