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User Stories

Caught by PhotoWeather: Lightning from a Balcony in Juan-les-Pins

A weak-storm alert helped Pontus stay up and ready when lightning appeared over Juan-les-Pins.

#user-story #lightning #storms +2
Pontus
1 min
Fiery red and orange sunset over the sea at Juan-les-Pins
User Stories

Caught by PhotoWeather: A Fire Sky in Juan-les-Pins

A PhotoWeather alert turned a beautiful evening in Juan-les-Pins into a true fire sky sunset over the beach.

#user-story #sunset #fiery-sky +2
Pontus
1 min
Calm lake reflecting warm sunset light
Product Updates

What's New in PhotoWeather: July 2026

An AI assistant that interprets your forecast in plain language, rule presets for fast setup switching, mobile signal lanes, and continued accuracy improvements across painted sky, rainbow, cloudscapes, and storm conditions.

#updates #ai-assistant #presets +2
Pontus
1 min

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Warm summer sunset light through trees and wildflowers
Product Updates

What's New in PhotoWeather: June 2026

Live Pulse brings active photographic conditions to your dashboard at a glance — no rules required. Plus two new astro-specific conditions for night sky photographers.

#updates #dashboard #live-pulse +2
Pontus
1 min
Fog drifting across a field at sunrise
Product Updates

What's New in PhotoWeather: May 2026

Your alerts now explain why conditions are good for photography, not just what the numbers say. Plus the biggest batch of accuracy improvements since launch, golden hour timing fixes everywhere, and faster setup with template packs.

#updates #accuracy #alerts +2
Pontus
1 min
Dramatic storm clouds over an open field with warm sunset light
Photography Tips

Summer Photography Weather Guide: Thunderstorms, Haze, and Long Evenings

A practical summer field guide for photographers: chasing storms, beating heat haze, using extended golden hours, and the PhotoWeather rules that help you catch the best light.

#photography #summer #seasonal-guide +4
Pontus
1 min
Soft diffused light filtering through trees onto an open field
Photography Tips

Portrait and Event Photography: How to Predict Flattering Light

Weather matters just as much for portraits and events as it does for landscapes. Here's how to predict soft light, manage wind, plan for rain, and build weather rules for people photography.

#photography #portraits #events +4
Pontus
1 min
Calm lake reflecting a colorful sunset sky with scattered clouds
Photography Tips

PhotoPills Is Brilliant for Planning. Here's Why Photographers Still Check the Weather Elsewhere.

PhotoPills dominates sun, moon, and Milky Way planning. But weather is a different problem. Here's what PhotoPills doesn't do—and what to pair it with.

#photopills #weather-apps #photography +1
Pontus
1 min
Map showing multiple photography location opportunities
Photography Tips

Multi-Location Strategies: Maximizing Your Photography Radius

One location is rarely enough. Here's how to strategically set up and manage multiple PhotoWeather locations to catch the best conditions within driving distance—without drowning in alerts.

#photography #multi-location #weather-rules +2
Pontus
1 min

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