WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF DAY FOR AN OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION IN CANBERRA
Canberra is a fabulous place to live. We are at the foothills of the Brindabellas giving us sensational views (especially in winter!). There are breathtaking views of the city from Mount Stromlo and the Arboretum.
There are however times of the day that are better than others in order to guarantee sensational family photographs. So what is this time of the day?
Golden hour Golden hour – it is the magical time of day
Photography is all about light and the two best times of the day is golden hour.
Golden hour is the period of daytime shortly after sunrise or before sunset, during which daylight is redder and softer than when the Sun is higher in the sky.
The best way to think about it is the last hour of the day where there is that silky sunlight which makes you look gorgeous and stunning. I did not refer to sunrise as I understand no one wants to get up that early in the morning!!
During this period of time there are no sharp shadows falling across you or your family.
My preference is to schedule my outdoor family sessions during golden hour. During the winter months, golden hour falls quite early in the afternoon. However, during summer golden hour is not until it is quite late in the day. If you have a small family, you might want to schedule a little nap and a snack before the family session.
Morning is second best
It is not possible to always schedule your family photo session during golden hour due to planning conflicts or the little ones cannot stay up until late.
I understand light and how to master light. As such, I am able to serve your family and deliver beautiful photos no matter the time of day.
In that case, AJ Nitz Images will schedule your family photo sessions in the morning around 9am and 10am before the sun gets too high in the sky and harsh shadows start to form. This is also a time when kids are the most energetic and radiant.
Check out a recent morning family session that I had in Canberra
