Golden Hour Skin Glow

A sun-drenched portrait recipe built for the last golden light of a summer Sunday. This look wraps skin tones in honeyed warmth while high contrast carves out sharp, sculpted shadows under natural backlight or direct late-afternoon sun. The FL (Film) creative look adds a subtle lifted midtone structure that keeps faces luminous rather than harsh, while the boosted saturation makes warm skin tones and sun-bleached summer clothing pop. Ideal for outdoor portrait sessions — think golden hour sessions in open fields, rooftop shoots, or poolside — anywhere the August sun turns everything amber. The slightly elevated exposure prevents shadows from crushing, preserving detail in darker skin tones while the Shade white balance pushes the entire frame toward a warm, rich sunset feel even before the sun touches the horizon.

Sony camera settings

Compatible cameras

• α7 IV
• α7R V
• α7R IV
• α1
• α7S III
• α6700