Landscapes on your terms
Fog, cloud drama, wind limits, golden hour — your thresholds.
Weather alerts for outdoor photographers
Set your perfect conditions. Get alerted when they happen.
No credit card required
Built for: landscape, astro, wildlife shooters
Not for: casual daily weather checks
Built for outdoor photographers
Pick the exact conditions you care about and ignore the rest.
One setup, many spots
Assign rules per location; toggle with seasons.
Astro without guesswork
Astronomical night, moon below horizon, low clouds — you'll know every opportunity in advance.
Put photo windows on your calendar
Daily email digests, real-time alerts, and opportunities directly in your calendar.
Make the go/no-go call
You'll know what to shoot, where to go, based on the rules you define.
Forecast sources you can trust
Top weather services like ECMWF, DWD, NOAA, MET Norway, Météo-France and more.
Get alerts in under a minute
Watch how fast you can go from zero to your first photo opportunity alert.
How it works
- Step 1
Mark your favorite spots
Add your go-to shooting locations. Each gets its own custom rules and alerts.
- Step 2
Choose your conditions
Pick from templates like "Dense Fog," "Epic Golden Cloud Drama," or "Still Water Reflections" - or create your own from 50+ weather fields.
- Step 3
Capture the moment
Get alerted when conditions align. Choose morning digests for planning or instant alerts for time-sensitive opportunities.
Simple pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more locations and power-user features.
Free
Perfect for single-location shooters.
Free
- 1 location · 3 rules
- Updates every 6 hours · 3-day forecasts
- All essential weather + astronomy data
- Email digests + calendar integration
Pro
For power users and professionals.
$7.99
$6.49/month
$59.99
$49.99 /year ($4.17/mo)
- 15 locations · 100 rules · hourly updates
- 14-day forecasts with 40+ advanced conditions
- Horizon-aware data — not just overhead weather
- Trend tracking for evolving conditions
- Multi-model confidence you can trust
- Custom reminders + forecast change alerts
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to the most common questions about PhotoWeather. View all FAQs or contact support.
How do I get started?
Create an account, add your first location, then set up some rules using one of our rule templates like golden hour atmosphere or dense fog.
How accurate are the forecasts?
We use high quality weather services like ECMWF, DWD, NOAA, MET Norway, Météo-France and more. Forecasts are most reliable 1–3 days ahead and taper after that.
Can I create my own rules?
Yes. You can build your own rules as complex as you want, with AND/OR logic across weather fields as well as astronomical data.
How do notifications work?
Choose instant alerts for urgent conditions or daily digests to plan ahead. We support email notifications with calendar integration via iCal feeds.
Do you support calendar sync?
Yes. Subscribe to iCal feeds per location and see opportunities update automatically in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any calendar app.
What's included in the free tier?
Free accounts include: 1 location, 3 active rule assignments, forecast refreshes about every 6 hours, 3-day weather forecasts, email notifications, calendar integration, and the core weather + aurora data.
Be there when the sky delivers
Tell us the conditions you want. We'll alert you when they happen.