This question if frequently asked and in fact the answer is quite easy.
If it’s outdoors - the answer is 1 hour before sunset.
While this can be inconvenient at times - there are good reasons - and here they are….
For a photographer - its all about THE LIGHT. For a great photograph the light has to be even, but not “flat” so that it allows some gentle modelling on the subject. Direct sunlight that cast shadows across the subject is just not good!
In a studio setting the photographer has total control over this, so it doesn’t matter when you shoot.
For outdoors, the best light of day is found 1 hour before sunset - any time of year. And that’s when we shoot outdoor portraits. It is possible to shoot at other times, if scenery is not important and even light can be found - for example, in the shade of a building or dense foliage - but this is never ideal.
At Endors Photography we work with you to deliver the very best result possible, so we need to spend the time in planning your portrait session to achieve great results. Learn more about how we work with you by downloading our portrait photography information sheet.
Please feel free to contact us and tell us about your portrait requirements.
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