Golden hour
Portrait-light estimates for Cedar Hill
Oyster Bay, NEW-YORK
A sunset estimate is a starting point for Cedar Hill portrait timing. Usable light depends on the date, weather, obstructions, and permitted shooting position. Confirm those details before agreeing on a portrait slot.
What date do the estimates use?
The date field starts with a future Saturday. Select your wedding date to request its light estimates; the monthly table is a representative comparison, not the same date-specific result. Neither view predicts cloud cover or confirms the light at a particular portrait spot.
- Estimated sunset
- 4:35 PM
- Golden-hour start
- 3:55 PM
- Golden-hour end
- 4:42 PM
- Blue-hour end
- 5:05 PM
Light estimates are not a weather forecast or confirmation of portrait conditions. Check the permitted shooting position and obstructions with your photographer.
Golden hour by month
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour start | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Golden minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:09 PM | 4:50 PM | 5:21 PM | 61 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 4:51 PM | 5:28 PM | 5:57 PM | 55 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 6:25 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:28 PM | 53 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 6:57 PM | 7:33 PM | 8:03 PM | 54 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 7:26 PM | 8:05 PM | 8:37 PM | 58 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM | 9:02 PM | 62 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 7:44 PM | 8:24 PM | 8:57 PM | 60 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:15 PM | 7:51 PM | 8:21 PM | 55 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:27 PM | 7:02 PM | 7:30 PM | 53 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 5:36 PM | 6:12 PM | 6:40 PM | 54 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 3:54 PM | 4:34 PM | 5:04 PM | 59 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 3:43 PM | 4:26 PM | 4:58 PM | 63 min |
Which obstructions matter?
Buildings, trees, land contours, and the direction of the camera can change the light at a shooting position. Ask your photographer to assess the position you are permitted to use rather than assuming an open horizon. The stored terrain adjustment is 12 minutes. It is a modeling input, not an on-site measurement of usable portrait light.
Is the portrait location accessible?
Confirm that the intended area is open to your party during the proposed portrait slot, including the route there and any photography restrictions. Keep a permitted alternative in the discussion. The venue and other responsible providers decide access and weather-related safety, not this estimate.
Weather backup for your coverage
Which backup location can you use?
Confirm a suitable backup location in Cedar Hill with your photographer or videographer and the location contact. Ask which spaces are available for your date, group sizes, and photography or recording needs.
What if a listing has no backup note?
A missing note means no backup location is recorded in the listing, not that no alternative exists. Contact the venue directly to confirm its arrangements; a venue type alone does not confirm indoor access.
How does the coverage plan change?
Review access, travel between spaces, portrait priorities, and available photo and video coverage time. Keep confirmed event times as inputs and share revised coverage details with the people who need them.
Who makes service and safety decisions?
Provider policies, fees, permissions, and safety decisions must be confirmed directly. Aisle & Time does not book or manage those services, authorize outdoor activity, or promise continued shooting.
Common questions
What date do the estimates use?
The date field starts with a future Saturday. Select your wedding date to request its light estimates; the monthly table is a representative comparison, not the same date-specific result. Neither view predicts cloud cover or confirms the light at a particular portrait spot.
Which obstructions matter?
Buildings, trees, land contours, and the direction of the camera can change the light at a shooting position. Ask your photographer to assess the position you are permitted to use rather than assuming an open horizon. The stored terrain adjustment is 12 minutes. It is a modeling input, not an on-site measurement of usable portrait light.
Is the portrait location accessible?
Confirm that the intended area is open to your party during the proposed portrait slot, including the route there and any photography restrictions. Keep a permitted alternative in the discussion. The venue and other responsible providers decide access and weather-related safety, not this estimate.
Do weather backups change these estimates?
Light estimates do not replace a weather backup conversation. Discuss alternative coverage locations, access, and timing with your photographer and venue; those providers decide safety practices, availability, and service terms.
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