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Golden Hour

GOLDEN HOUR — bathed in warm orange-amber sunset light streaming across the Chinese courtyard. Her copper hair glows. Soft warm shadows. Long stretching shadows on the stone tiles. Lens flare.

Golden Hour

Warm soft directional light during the hour after sunrise or before sunset. Creates warm, romantic, nostalgic atmosphere.

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When to use

Warm, soft, magical light — universally flattering for portraits, landscapes, emotional moments.

Pro tips

  • Say "golden hour lighting, warm orange backlight, low sun angle"
  • Add "soft shadows, glowing skin tones, magical atmosphere"
  • Specify time: "first hour after sunrise" or "last hour before sunset"
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