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Step 4 of 4 · Golden Hour Portraits on a Phone

Warmth, exposure, slight contrast — stop

Warmth, exposure, slight contrast — stop — step 4 of 4 in Golden Hour Portraits on a Phone. Warmth up a little if needed. Lift shadows on the face, pull highlights on the sky. No heavy beauty filters.

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Free photography tip: Warmth, exposure, slight contrast — stop (step 4 of 4 from "Golden Hour Portraits on a Phone").

Warmth up a little if needed. Lift shadows on the face, pull highlights on the sky. No heavy beauty filters.

You pass when 10 frames look awake and flattering in daylight on a second screen — not when skin looks like wax.

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  • 10 keepers selected
  • Daylight review done

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