20 Brilliant Golden Hour Portraits for Photography Inspiration

Golden hour—the magical time when the sun casts a soft, warm glow, creating the perfect lighting for breathtaking portraits. Whether you’re looking to capture romantic moments, glowing skin tones, or dreamy backlighting, these 20 portraits will inspire your next session. Take a look and feel the magic of golden hour in every shot!

 

1. Photo by Maryia Plashchynskaya

2.Photo by Jonathan Borba 

 

3.Photo by Alexander Stemplewski

 

4.Photo by Roma Durkin 

 

5.Photo by Hassan OUAJBIR

 

 6. Photo by Niklas Jeromin 

 

 7. Photo by Eslam Mohammed Abdelmaksoud

 9. Photo by Alax Matias

 

10.Photo by Rene Terp 

 

 

11.Photo by Diego Tenreiro 

 

12. Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur 

 

 13. Photo by Vlada Karpovich: 

 

19.Photo by Lucas Pezeta:

 

 

20.Photo by Adalat Naghiyev: 

 

 

Get Inspired for Your Next Golden Hour Session!
Golden hour offers endless creative opportunities to capture warmth, softness, and emotion. Whether you're photographing couples, individuals, or movement, the unique lighting adds a magical touch to every shot. Ready to capture your own golden hour masterpieces? Be sure to check out UpYourPhotography's guides and resources for more tips and inspiration!