02/03/2026
If you’re unsure about if you want to go back outside for more photos during your cocktail hour or reception, here are 4 reasons I’d say HECK YES:
1. On your wedding day, your guests are going to be pulling you in so many different directions. This is another opportunity for the bride and groom to spend some intimate 1:1 time together (with your content team of course)
2. The lighting during a sunset is usually so dreamy. So while the sky may feature some vibrant coloring, it’s also even lighting that makes everyone look their best in photos (we’ve all been there when we say “omg the lighting is so good” when we find good lighting for a selfie)
3. If you’re doing a first look, you will find that a lot of your photos are taken in one chunk of the day or if not, your photos are pretty rushed during cocktail hour. Planning for golden hour photos gives you a chance to step away from the camera, regroup, and then be excited to take more photos.
4. If you need another reason, ask any wedding photographer or videographer. They’ll often tell you that sunset portraits are usually the most breathtaking photos of the day!
What do you think about sunset portraits?
