VIDEO: Missed the Golden Hour? Zoner Studio Has You Covered

The golden hour—that magical moment shortly after sunrise or just before sunset, when the light is soft, warm, and instantly gives your photos a beautiful atmosphere. But what if you miss the perfect timing? No problem. With Zoner Studio, you can recreate the effect even afterward.

In the Develop module, you can adjust exposure (lift the Shadows, slightly increase the Highlights, fine-tune the Black Point), shift the White Balance temperature and tint for a warmer tone, boost Saturation and Vibrance, and use AI Sky Selection together with a Radial Filter (to simulate the setting sun) to give your image a truly golden glow.

If you enjoy experimenting, the following articles offer step-by-step guidance for similar creative edits:

How to Adjust Exposure and Dynamic Range– Learn how to adjust exposure, shadows, highlights, and dynamic range in Zoner Studio.

AI Masks in Zoner Studio: Faster, More Precise Local Photo Editing – Discover how to work with selections, subtraction, and masks (for example, for the sky or your subject) in Zoner Studio.

How to Replace a Dull Sky | Learn Photography by Zoner Studio – A guide to replacing the entire sky. This adjustment can beautifully enhance the golden-hour effect.

Missed the golden hour? No worries. With a bit of practice and the right tools in Zoner Studio, you can create magical atmosphere even in an ordinary photo. Download Zoner Studio free for 7 days and try everything out on your own images!