The hour or so before the sun goes down is a wonderful time to shoot portraits – this ‘Golden Hour’ is renowned among photographers for the qualities of its light and creative possibilities.
Gorgeous warm glow, the colour of light at this time of day can just make your subjects glow.
Light picking up anything in the air, any paticles in the air get picked up and highlihgted in the light shining in from just above the horizon.
Silhouettes, shoot into the sun and possibilities for full or partial silhouettes are endless.
Lens flare, while sometimes seen as something to be avoided - another possibility with shooting into the sun is lens flare which can add atmosphere to your shots when used in moderation.
Finding the right amount of daylight for your portraits can be a hit and miss. So choose a warm glow, or before sunset to capture on your camera, the 'Golden Hour.' I've done this with a few clients, and no matter how old or young, this works from everyone.