Golden Hour: Sunset Wedding and Engagement Photos in Ohio

Stories Forever Weddings

6 days ago

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If there's one thing we'll always ask for, it's 15 minutes at golden hour. That soft, warm light right before sunset makes everyone look their best and turns ordinary places into something magical.

Golden Hour at Weddings

Sneaking away from the reception for a few minutes at sunset gives you a break from the crowd and some of the best portraits of the day.

Elise & Ron embracing in a field at golden hour, pine trees behind them

From Elise & Ron at White Birch Barn

Maggie & Jacob in golden-hour sunlight among the trees at Parker Barn

From Maggie & Jacob at Parker Barn

Payten & Derek dancing in an open field at sunset at Enchanted Acres

From Payten & Derek at The Barn on Enchanted Acres

Blue Hour

Right after sunset, the sky turns deep blue and venue lights start to glow. It's short, but worth it.

From Mr. & Mrs. Olivo at Standing Rock Farms

Engagement Sessions at Sunset

We schedule most engagement sessions around golden hour, whether it's in a field, on the beach or on a city street.

Spencer in a cowboy hat with Alli in a white dress, backlit by the setting sun

From Alli & Spencer's engagement session

As the sun dipped low, a kiss under the brick archway at Kingwood Center Gardens wrapped the evening in golden light.

From Elizabeth & Langston at Kingwood Center Gardens

Kyle & Alyssa smiling together in the golden fields

From Kyle & Alyssa's proposal in Cuyahoga Valley

Michalena & Peter embracing on a Little Italy street at sunset

From Michalena & Peter in Cleveland's Little Italy

Silhouette of John lifting Ashley against the sunset sky

From Ashley & John at Forever Farms Winery

Sunsets on Lake Erie

Lake Erie sunsets are some of the best in Ohio. Silhouettes against the water are a favorite for anniversaries and engagements.

Brianna & Cole kissing on the beach at sunset

From Brianna & Cole at Mentor Headlands Beach

Cole dipping Brianna for a kiss in the tall grass at sunset

From Brianna & Cole at Mentor Headlands Beach

Susan & Clayton silhouetted face to face against the sunset over Lake Erie

From Susan & Clayton at Edgewater Beach

How to Plan for Golden Hour

Look up the sunset time for your date and plan to be outside about an hour before. For weddings, build a 15 to 20 minute break into your reception timeline. In late fall and winter, sunset comes early, so we may do portraits before the ceremony.