This thesis examines particular parts of day, sunrise or sunset, when the photographers can work with golden, warm light which illuminates objects at specific angles and creates a special atmosphere. This part of the day is particularly suitable for portraits, silhouettes and landscapes .. The theoretical part analyzes shooting modes in digital photography in general, but the emphasis is put on capturing images during a certain part of the day. Furthermore, creative approach to the composition of the photography is also examined. In the analysis, particular attention is given to the selection and access to light for the exterior photography, and advantages and disadvantages of light in the period defined as the golden time of day are also looked into. Theoretical section analyses both technical and creative approach to photography. Practical section presents all the peculiarities involved in shooting in the golden time of day, different light effects on objects during the golden time of day and also different expressions using different photography techniques. The practical part focuses mainly on sunset.