Lighting Tip
HARSH
Harsh midday sun — high contrast, deep shadows
⚠ Midday sun causes unflattering shadows for portraits — seek shade or use fill light.
- High-key abstracts — Embrace blown highlights; seek geometric shadows.
- Open shade portraits — Move subject into shadow to avoid overhead hard light.
- Reflector fill — Use a 5-in-1 reflector to fill deep eye shadows.
Landmark Alignment
Track sunrise and sunset dates that line up with a landmark's viewing axis.
Compass
- Sunrise65° NE
- Sunset296° NW
- Sun153° SE
- Shadow333° NW
Sun Data
Golden hour (AM)
9:42 AM - 10:21 AM
Golden hour (PM)
11:26 PM - 12:05 AM
Blue hour (AM)
8:57 AM - 9:57 AM
Blue hour (PM)
12:23 AM - 12:35 AM
Sky Path
Seasonal Insights
Seasonal insights
Daylight expands and contracts across the year for this location.
2026
Adjust panel size and click "Calculate Optimal Angle" to see recommendations for your location.
Shadow
Direction: 333° NW
Shadow ratio: 0.5x object height