Just Another Sundown
[Photos by NR]
Top: H&M Chambray top | Zara Crochet Shorts (similar here) | Sunglasses: Lumete Vedrina
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I’m obsessed with taking photos during the golden hour. As many of you may already know this takes place one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset. Since I love to sleep in, I usually prefer the latter. Why I love it? The lighting during the golden hours can completely transform a photo. When the sun is almost horizontal it has the power to outline subjects with a line of soft golden light and illuminates the atmosphere that adds ambiance, interest and drama. My favorite is when the sun is directly behind me. I love how it creates a warm glow highlighting my boring hair!
I remember when I first started taking photos for my blog last December, I don’t know much about lighting. I would take photos right smack in the middle of the day when the sun is the brightest and directly faced the sun which created harsh lights on my face. In addition to lighting, good angles and focus also play a strong role. Although I’m not the person behind the camera, I’m always curious about photography and love to learn more about what can make a ordinary photo extraordinary.
If you have any tips on photography or how you like your photos taken, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Here are a few of my favorite photos while playing with lighting:
Love those sunglasses and shorts!
xo Sara
sararussellinteriors.blogspot.ca
It is indeed beautiful. I’m like you too. Would prefer sunset to take pictures than sunrise. Was once when my friend (the photographer) and I decided to take pictures during sunrise. We were suppose to meet up like at 6am and to drive an hour to this nice paddy field to take pictures at 7am. I woke up at 7am without recalling my alarm even rang at 6am and saw a message on my phone from my friend saying “WTF??!! I’m going back to bed now since you are not even AWAKE?!”
Ever since then, I’m not even bothered attempting to take pictures during sunrise =D
Love Love LOVE
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You are so right about taking photos at this time of the day. It is amazing. I am so new to blogging as well as photography. I wish my husband will try to learn how to play with our camera settings. You look amazing as always !
xo
Sam
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Love the pics! And the outfit, of course. :)
Gorgeous outfit, and you look so pretty.
xo
Rachelle
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The last picture where the sunlight is highlighting your silhouette is simply breathtaking! Your hubby takes some mean photographs! Thank you for sharing your photography tips. I have yet to take pictures during the golden hour (I’m a blogging/photography noob lol) but I will definitely drag my boyfriend tomorrow to snap some shots. I hope you had a great Labour Day weekend!
Absolutely gorgeous!! I love how simple yet so gorgeous this look is. It’s one of those things that I think where the person wearing it is the one giving the look that extra ummph. I do agree with how a picture and the artistry behind it that makes it pop out even more. The funny thing is that my brother is a photographer, but I have yet to fall in love with photography. I’m trying to get my husband to like it more so that he gets excited when he takes my pictures, but no such luck yet. Haha!
love every pictures. what camera do you use?
We use a Canon Rebel :)
You are too cute KT!!! I love seeing your happy and playful posts but at the same time, I enjoy looking at your other posts too. Every post has a story to them and a certain emotion and everything you wear is so inspirational!!!
I totally agree with you KT….the golden hour is the best if captured correctly. No wonder you look great in these shots!!
REBECCA
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I love this post, you’re so happy! I agree that golden hour is the best! You’ve captured some great images with the golden light, it’s so fantastic when the sun frames you just right.
Marisa
http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com
I love love love the pictures and I also think that pictures look so gorgeous taken an before sunset or early in the morning! Love your chambray a lot with the shorts ! xx Pip
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These pictures are beautiful!!!
I am just learning about photography…haven’t quite mastered it yet but little by little I hope to understand it more.
You’re right about the sunset light…really makes these pictures look extra special.
XOXO
These pictures are gorgeous, and glowy! I have been thinking about taking a photography class,but I may just take my camera around the city and see what I come up with to get better.
I fully understand what you say and I share the same thoughts. A good photo can be a work of art.
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You always have the best photos, girl. Your hubby (that’s who’s behind the camera, right) captures amazing shots, but then again it must be easy for him, since his subject is so beautiful. ;) I love how your photos are playful and sexy at the same time. That’s how I’d describe, totally sexy, but in a fun way. You’re definitely a gal that doesn’t take herself too seriously and I love that!
Heart your shorts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And come by the blog to enter the Shopbop giveaway. Free spending money. Woot woot!!! Happy Monday-ing, love. Hope your Labor Day is going fab. Have fun and be safe.
xx Love & Aloha
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So cute! Love those shorts!
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