The Magic of Golden Hour: Why It's the Perfect Time for Your Family Portraits. Petaluma Family photographer

Have you ever noticed how everything looks a little more beautiful during that time just after sunrise and just before sunset? That's the magic of golden hour, and it's a photographer's dream!

The soft, warm, and diffused light during these times creates a stunning glow that's incredibly flattering for portraits, especially for your family and maternity sessions in Sonoma County.

Golden hour light adds a dreamy quality to your images, enhancing skin tones and creating beautiful highlights and shadows. While timing can depend on the season, scheduling your outdoor session around golden hour is often the key to achieving those warm and radiant photos you see in my portfolio.

Let's plan your session to take advantage of this beautiful natural light!

Want to experience the magic of golden hour in your Sonoma County family photos? Let's chat about scheduling!

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A family walks hand in hand along the shore, silhouetted against a breathtaking sunset, their reflections glistening on the wet sand.

A family enjoys a playful moment in the golden glow of sunset, with a father lifting his child high while the mother watches lovingly with their baby in her arms.

A mother carries her child through a sunlit field of wildflowers, with mountains silhouetted in the background during a serene golden hour.

In the golden glow of sunset, a mother lovingly holds her child amidst the peaceful expanse of a sunlit field.

A serene maternity moment captured on a sunlit beach, as the expectant mother embraces the gentle waves and golden sunset in an elegant chiffon gown.

A mother and child share a loving embrace amidst a golden, sunlit landscape, capturing a moment of pure joy and connection in nature's serenity.

A serene moment captures a woman in a flowing dress gently pushing a child on a swing beneath a sprawling tree, with the golden sunset casting a warm glow over a tranquil lakeside scene.

A woman in a flowing white dress stands on a sunlit hillside, basking in the warm glow of a golden sunset over rolling hills.

A pregnant woman stands in a peaceful field at sunset, cradling her baby bump with a serene expression as the sky glows with warm, golden hues.

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Diana Jex specializes in portrait photography including maternity photography, newborn photography, children and family photography. Diana Jex Photography primarily serves families located in Sonoma County, Marin County and Napa County : Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Novato, Marin, San Rafael, Windsor, Rohnert Park, Napa, Cotati, Sonoma and other surrounding areas.