How can I capture soft peach-pink tones in sunrise and sunset photos?
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I want my sunrise and sunset photos to have soft peach-pink light on the sand and in the sky, rather than the stronger orange tones I usually get. When I try to edit afterward, the result often becomes too pink or reddish. What’s the best way to capture these softer colors in-camera, and are there shooting techniques that help before post-processing?
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This answer is: Thoughts on how to shoot sunsets so you end up with the best capture of the actual colors present in the scene BEFORE you do any post production.
The best way to get the "soft, peachy-pink coloring" is to shoot when the colors are soft, peachy-pink.
Every sunset has different colors and qualities.
Shoot dozens of shots of all exposure combinations from very under exposed on up. start shooting early and shoot until colors are gone.( the colors can change rapidly ) Pretty soon you will get a feel for how much under-exposure is needed for rich saturated colors.
The goal is to capture the colors with your camera and not change it with editing.
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The main advice is to capture those tones in-camera rather than trying to force them in editing. Sunrise and sunset color changes quickly, and not every sky will naturally produce soft peach-pink light.
To improve your chances:
- Shoot when the light actually looks peach-pink to your eyes.
- Start early and keep shooting until the color fades, since the tones can shift rapidly.
- Bracket exposures or take many frames across a range from underexposed to brighter exposures.
- Pay attention to slight underexposure, which often helps preserve richer, more saturated sunset color.
With practice, you’ll get a feel for when the light turns from orange to softer pink tones and how much underexposure gives the most pleasing result. In short, the best way to get that look is to photograph the scene when those colors are truly present, then use editing only for minor refinement rather than major color changes.
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