LA Sunshine Guide | How to Capture That Golden Hour Magic

"After surviving 72 hours of marine layer gloom, LA's solar goddess finally blessed us!" 🌅 Golden Hour Physics (LA Edition) • 10AM-3PM: Harsh "reality show lighting" • 3:30PM: Magic starts - long shadows appear • 4:17PM (peak): Everything gets that TikTok "golden glow" filter IRL • Pro tip: Cloudless days = best color payoff 📸 Photographer Tier List (Expanded) 🥉 Bronze: "Just smile naturally!" (impossible in direct sun) 🥈 Silver: Knows to use your body to cast flattering shadows 🥇 Gold: Brings a reflector without being asked 💎 Legend: Positions you so the sunset hits your cheekbones like nature's highlighter 📍 Vista Del Mar Pro Kit 🚗 Parking: White curbs = free (but read signs - some are 15min only!) 📱 Pin drop: "Lifeguard Tower 3A" has perfect palm framing 👙 Changing: Public restroom at Dockweiler (8min walk) 🍦 Refuel: Nearby soft serve truck (cash only) ⚡ Next-Level Hacks • The "sunglasses flip": Shoot through shades for instant warm filter • Pose between 4:20-4:25PM when light turns extra buttery • Find the cement slab with heart graffiti - ideal flat surface for tripods #LALightHunter #GoldenHourGang