Help with settings for golden hour photo shoot.

[CJones]

I'm using a Canon EOS 90 D and am having trouble getting my settings right for shooting at the golden hour. Any help would greatly be appreciated. shutter speed 1/200 ; f- stop 4.5; iso 100

 

[cgw]

I'm using a Canon EOS 90 D and am having trouble getting my settings right for shooting at the golden hour. Any help would greatly be appreciated. shutter speed 1/200 ; f- stop 4.5; iso 100

It's not as formulaic as you think. Might help to describe what, where, when you're shooting. Better still, show us what you think is coming up short of your expectations in what you've shot so far--that means actual images. If you have examples, post 'em in the C&C forum.

 

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day CJ

By quoting a speed and aperture, I presume that you are attempting to use "M" Manual settings. This is not always a good idea when you are not -very- experienced. As you're a beginner, may I suggest a dual-solution for you to try

1)- set the camera to "P" mode and take your photo
While doing the above, note the camera's semi-auto chosen speed and aperture settings. These will vary with -every- image you shoot as the light is constantly varying too
2)- set the above speed and aperture in "M" to recreate the earlier image, but now deliberately under-expose a little bit. By doing this some colours will appear brighter (ie: they are slightly more saturated)

3)- if the above does not work for you, remember that you can always use "P" mode and use the camera's +/- button to add or subtract brightness to any scene

Hope this helps
Phil