How to get that dreamy, angelic shots for your IG? Here's the secret: Golden Hour.

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During this 'hour', the sun is at a perfect angle over the horizon. And, your landscape lights up in warm hues of red & orange! 

Let the soft rays hit your face & boom! A Greek goddess on Earth!

When to shoot?

It happens twice a day. So, shoot: 1 hour AFTER sunrise or 1 hour BEFORE sunset. 

But, if you want to be sure, calculate the exact time for anywhere in the world with this free app. 

Where to shoot?

Outdoors

- Find a location with colourful, vibrant background like the fields or a beach. OR

- Stand under a shade where the light is at a perfect angle. This saves you from any harsh, unflattering shots. 

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Indoors

You can catch your own golden hour in your car or even at home! Put the camera near the window of where the light's coming in from. 

And, pose facing it to create a silhouette behind you. 

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Here are some tips to get your perfect shots.

1- Keep your eyes open

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It's tough not to squint with the sun in your face! Try these:

- Close your eyes & stare at the sun for 5 seconds. Open them & they'll be adjusted to the light. OR

- Stand with the sun behind you & hold a paper towel in front your face but out of the frame. You'll project the light onto your face. 

2- Turn to the sun

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I mean, your whole face & body COMPLETELY! You want YOU to be the highlight of the picture. Not drowning in some shadows! 

3- No eyebags

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You won't want shadows under your eyes. That's not pretty! So, do this instead:

- Turn to your best side. And, make sure your chin is facing up & towards the sun!

4- A little shadow is ok

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If you can't escape the shadows, use them to frame the shot. Make sure enough light still hits your facial features & body section so that they stand out. 

5- Touch-up your face

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Before shooting, apply a little highlighter to your cheekbones & the tip of your nose. And, some lip gloss too! They'll reflect so good in the sun & enhance your facial features! 

The sun is alone, but it still shines. -wise unknown