Golden Hour: ten presets for low, golden light

Golden hour only lasts a moment, and yet it is the light most photographers wait for. The sun sits low, shadows stretch out, and everything gains a warm edge without you trying. So here is Golden Hour: ten presets that capture that light the way it actually feels, from fresh morning gold to a deep, saturated evening red.

Ten looks for golden hour

Every preset in Golden Hour stands for a different moment of low, warm light. From the fresh, cooler shadow of early morning to the heavy warmth of a late evening sun, from soft portrait light to a warm-toned black and white. They keep skin natural and the sky safe, so the golden effect holds without boiling over. You will find the whole pack on the Golden Hour pack page.

Two favourites

Honey Light is the softest in the pack. No dramatic contrast, just a warm layer of light falling over the frame the way late sun falls over a face. Built for portraits, skin stays believable throughout.

For the boldest minutes of the day there is Evening Red. Saturated orange and red, rich contrast, a sky that's allowed to take over the frame. Not a preset that tames the colour, but one that celebrates it.

Low light in November

In November the sun stays low all day. What lasts an hour in summer now lasts nearly the whole afternoon. Reason enough to pick this exact moment for a pack built entirely around that light. Whether you're shooting outside in the late afternoon or indoors with light falling sideways through a window, Golden Hour is built for exactly that kind of light.

Who it is for

Golden Hour is for anyone shooting around sunrise or sunset. Portrait, street and landscape photographers, but just as much for anyone who simply captures a walk at the end of the day. The presets work in Lightroom and Capture One, and you can dial the strength up or down so the look fits your photo.

See Golden Hour and hold on to low, golden light, even on the days the sun is only out briefly.