The original post: /r/photography by /u/longlive_yossarian on 2025-03-13 14:27:33.

Hi,

As a client I am way overthinking this! My photographer is a professional and will be able to make our photos look fantastic at either time slot. But I am scheduling a golden hour mini shoot, and can choose between a time slot that is either 90 min before sunset or 30 min before. Assuming she runs on time, which would you choose?

To be honest, we might choose the earlier one just because it’s a family shoot and we have a baby with a bedtime haha. But for reference and out of curiosity, would there be a huge difference in what she’s able to capture with the lighting? (I’m sure a lot of it depends on where we are and the given day with clouds etc.)

Thanks for any perspectives!