Custom rule engine
Define scenarios like "foggy golden hour with low wind" or "clear skies during astronomical night with moon below horizon".
Catch the perfect weather windows for your photography
Stop guessing. Get precise, time-bound opportunities based on your rules.
No credit card required
Built for photographers
Precisely target the weather you want and ignore the rest.
Multi-location monitoring
Never miss opportunities across all your shooting locations. Each spot gets its own tailored rules.
Photographer-focused data
25+ weather parameters + 9 computed photography conditions like fog probability, cloud drama and fiery sky potential + solar, lunar, astronomical data and time windows.
Calendar sync
Photo opportunities appear directly in your calendar. Plan shoots seamlessly with your existing workflow.
Period-based opportunities
Get multi-hour photography windows, not just hourly alerts. Know exactly when conditions start and end.
Multi-model precision
Local high-resolution models with global backup and multi-model agreement scoring. From daily to hourly updates across tiers for maximum accuracy.
Photography opportunities, discovered and delivered
We monitor weather 24/7 across all your locations. When conditions match your rules, we package them into simple yes/no opportunities.
- Hourly forecast updates capture last-minute changes
- 54 weather, astronomy and computed metrics with pre-built templates for fog, golden hour, and more
- Calendar sync puts opportunities directly in your workflow
How it works
- Step 1
Mark your favorite spots
Add the locations where magic happens. Each spot gets its own personalized 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 custom rules.
- Step 3
Capture the moment
Get alerted when your perfect conditions align. Whether that's a morning digest or an urgent "grab your camera" ping.
Simple pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more locations and power-user features.
Free
Perfect for trying PhotoWeather.
Free
- ✓ 1 location
- ✓ 3 active rule+location combinations
- ✓ Daily updates
- ✓ 3-day weather forecasts
- ✓ Daily digest (1 day of opportunities)
- ✓ Calendar feed integration
- ✓ Basic rule templates
- ✓ 3 advanced conditions: Fog, Red Sky & Cloud Drama
Most Popular
Plus
For active landscape shooters.
$3.99
$2.99/month
Launch price (-25%) forever
$34.99
$29.99 /year ($2.50/mo)
Launch price (-16%) forever
- ✓ 5 locations
- ✓ 25 active rule+location combinations
- ✓ Updates every 3 hours
- ✓ 7-day weather forecasts
Everything in Free, AND:
- ✓ Daily digest (up to 3 days of opportunities)
- ✓ Configurable email reminders
- ✓ Location-specific calendar feeds
- ✓ All 9 advanced photography conditions
Pro
For power users and professionals.
$7.99
$6.49/month
Launch price (-19%) forever
$59.99
$49.99 /year ($4.17/mo)
Launch price (-17%) forever
- ✓ 15 locations
- ✓ 100 active rule+location combinations
- ✓ Hourly updates
- ✓ 14-day weather forecasts
Everything in Plus, AND:
- ✓ Daily digest (up to 7 days of opportunities)
- ✓ Visualize Fog, Red Sky, Storm Drama + more conditions with 30-day history & 14-day forecast
Coming soon:
- ⏳ Surrounding conditions
- ⏳ Trend rules (changing conditions over time)
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to the most common questions about PhotoWeather. Need more help? View all FAQs or contact support.
How accurate are the forecasts?
PhotoWeather uses Open-Meteo high resolution data with enhanced multi-source analysis (Pro/Plus). Enhanced forecasting provides reliability scoring and regional optimization for maximum accuracy. Most reliable for 1-3 days ahead.
Can I use custom rules?
Yes. Build complex rules with AND/OR logic across humidity, cloud layers, wind, dew point, visibility and more. Save as templates and reuse per location.
How do notifications work?
Choose instant alerts for time-critical opportunities or periodic digests to keep your inbox tidy. 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+location combinations, updates every 6 hours, 3-day weather forecasts, email notifications, calendar integration, and 3 advanced conditions (Fog, Red Sky & Cloud Drama).
How do I get started?
Create an account, add your first location, then use our rule templates for common photography scenarios like golden hour or fog. You'll start receiving opportunities within hours.
Be there when the sky delivers
Stop refreshing weather apps and focus on shooting.