Magazine Photography MCP

{ "name": "Golden Hour Photography", "technical": { "focal_length": "35-85mm for landscapes, 85-135mm for portraits, wide angles (14-35mm) for dramatic scenes", "depth_of_field": "Variable - shallow for portraits (f/1.4-2.8), moderate to deep for landscapes (f/5.6-11)", "shutter_speed": "1/60-1/500s typically, faster for moving subjects, slower with tripods for landscapes", "lighting": "Natural sunlight 30-60 minutes after sunrise or before sunset, backlighting and rim lighting emphasized", "camera_format": "Full frame preferred for dynamic range, APS-C and mirrorless common, film creates distinctive warmth" }, "aesthetic": { "composition": "Rule of thirds, leading lines toward sun, silhouettes, sun positioning at intersections or edges", "subject_background": "Subjects often backlit or rim-lit against warm sky, silhouettes common, bokeh emphasized", "tonal_range": "High contrast between shadows and highlights, lifted shadows in post, gradual tonal transitions", "color_approach": "Warm color palette dominated by oranges, yellows, deep blues, enhanced saturation and vibrance", "texture_detail": "Soft, diffused textures, rim lighting reveals edge detail, atmospheric haze reduces contrast" }, "shooting_approach": { "subject_distance": "Varies widely - close portraits to distant landscapes, often determined by desired sun size", "angle_perspective": "Low angles common to include foreground, shooting toward or across light source", "subject_relationship": "Both posed and candid, romantic and intimate mood, relaxed positioning", "environment": "Outdoor locations exclusively, open fields, beaches, urban rooftops, anywhere with horizon access" }, "context": { "typical_uses": [ "Portrait photography", "Wedding photography", "Landscape photography", "Fashion shoots", "Travel photography", "Social media content" ], "historical_context": "Popularized in film era, massively expanded with digital photography and social media (2010s onward)", "key_characteristics": "Warm color temperature, dramatic lighting ratios, ethereal quality, consistent timing requirements", "related_styles": "Blue hour photography, backlit photography, sunset photography, romantic portraiture" }, "era_variants": { "has_temporal_variations": true, "notes": "Film era emphasized natural warmth, digital era allows extreme color grading, Instagram era popularized heavy orange/teal processing" }, "confidence_score": "HIGH", "generated_at": "2025-11-13T09:27:17.381218", "llm_model": "claude-sonnet-4-20250514" }