I. Light and Exposure Control 1. Capture the Golden Hour The optimal time is 30 minutes before sunset to 20 minutes after sunset (the blue hour), when the light is soft and warm orange, avoiding the overly bright background caused by strong midday light. Light changes quickly, so arrive on the rooftop in advance to adjust your equipment to not miss the best light and shadow effects. 2. Backlight Fill Techniques Backlighting photography: With the subject facing away from the setting sun, their silhouette will be edged with gold. Use a reflector (golden side) or off-camera flash (with an orange filter) to brighten the face and avoid a "dark face" look. Flash output should be set to 1/64 to 1/128 to prevent overexposure; the reflector should be 1 to 2 meters away from the subject to ensure the light looks natural.

Xi’an Yangjia Village – Rooftop with TV Tower Dawn/Dusk