What is golden hour, and how do you fit it into your wedding timeline based on your package length (3 to 12 hours)?
What is golden hour?
Golden hour refers to the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset: a low, warm, soft light without harsh shadows — the most flattering for a portrait.
Fitting it into your timeline based on your package
The longer your coverage, the easier it is to fit a couple moment during golden hour without disrupting the rest of the schedule.
- •Essentiel package (3h): golden hour should be the main slot if the ceremony time allows it.
- •Prestige package (6h): a dedicated golden hour slot can be added to the typical timeline — see our planning guide.
- •Luxury (12h) and Destination (2 days) packages: the evening golden hour fits naturally between the reception and the wedding film.
Golden hour and your couple session
For an [engagement or pre-wedding session](/blog/tenue-seance-photo-couple) (€400), aiming for golden hour is the simplest way to a great result with no lighting gear.
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Golden hour isn't required for beautiful photos, but it makes a lot of things easier. Discover your typical shoot timeline or build your quote.
Your questions, my answers
What time is golden hour?
It varies by season and location: roughly the hour after sunrise, and the hour before sunset.
Can we get great photos without golden hour?
Yes — it's a bonus, not a requirement. A shaded spot or diffuse daylight can work just as well.
Do we need to plan a special slot in the wedding timeline?
It's not mandatory, but a dedicated 15-20 minute slot lets you enjoy it without rushing — see our planning guide.
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