There’s something incredibly meaningful about photographing a family in the place where many years of their story evolved. As my clients were getting ready to move to another city, we chose the iconic Chicago skyline for a family photography session. It’s the city where they built their life together, welcomed their baby into the world, and created countless memories. As they prepare for a new chapter in a new place, capturing these moments felt like the perfect way to honor the home that shaped their family.

If you’ve ever tried to book a session with a photographer, or followed one on Instagram, odds are you have heard them throw around the term “Golden Hour”. Photographers love shooting at Golden Hour and praise what it does for skin tones and mood in photography. But what exactly is it?