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Barn in a field under dramatic sky
Product Updates

What's New in PhotoWeather: January 2026

A redesigned rule builder with readable sentences, an interactive opportunity map, and one-click sharing for photography opportunities.

#updates #rule-builder #map +2
Pontus
1 min
Sunset over a lake with dramatic sky
Product Updates

What's New in PhotoWeather: Mid-December 2025

Wave forecasts for coastal photographers, aerosol clarity data, interactive map for location picking, a smoother onboarding experience, and quality-of-life improvements across mobile and location management.

#updates #waves #coastal +5
Pontus
1 min
Dramatic storm clouds building over a field, showcasing the atmospheric conditions PhotoWeather helps photographers capture
Photography Tips

Storm Photography: Reading the Drama Before and After

Learn to predict dramatic storm conditions, understand atmospheric instability, and build rules that catch the most photogenic severe weather while staying safe.

#tutorial #storms #thunderstorms +3
Pontus
1 min
Dramatic clouds over a landscape with golden light breaking through, showcasing the atmospheric conditions PhotoWeather helps photographers capture
Photography Tips

Cloud Drama Explained: Why Some Skies Photograph Better Than Others

Learn why certain cloud configurations create stunning photographs and how to predict dramatic skies using PhotoWeather's cloud layer data and Cloud Drama score.

#tutorial #clouds #weather-rules +3
Pontus
1 min
Fresh untouched snow covering a winter landscape, showing the pristine conditions PhotoWeather helps photographers capture
Photography Tips

Fresh Snow Photography: Timing the Perfect White Landscape

Fresh snow transforms landscapes but doesn't last. Learn to catch that magical window using trend rules that detect recent accumulation before wind, sun, and footprints spoil the scene.

#tutorial #winter #snow +3
Pontus
1 min
Fresh footprints in new snow at dawn, showcasing the atmospheric conditions PhotoWeather helps photographers capture
Photography Tips

Winter Photography Weather Guide: Snow, Frost, Aurora, and Blue Hour

Your complete guide to winter photography conditions. Learn when to chase snow, frost, northern lights, and the magical blue hour that dominates winter days.

#tutorial #winter #snow +5
Pontus
1 min
Stillness settling over a lake, showcasing the mirror-calm conditions PhotoWeather helps photographers capture
Photography Tips

Mirror Lake: Predicting Perfect Conditions for Water Reflections

Learn to forecast glass-calm water for flawless reflections. Understand wind thresholds, timing patterns, and how to build rules that catch mirror conditions.

#tutorial #reflections #water +4
Pontus
1 min
Dramatic fiery clouds catching red and orange light
Photography Tips

Chasing Fire: How to Predict Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Learn to read atmospheric signals for dramatic red and golden skies. Understand what creates fiery sunsets, how aerosol data enhances predictions, and why single-point forecasts fail.

#tutorial #sunset #sunrise +5
Pontus
1 min
Dramatic double rainbow over fall colored trees
Product Updates

Directional Weather Intelligence: How PhotoWeather Sees the Whole Sky

A deep dive into how PhotoWeather samples weather at 24 points around your location to predict golden hour, rainbows, and fiery sunsets with unprecedented accuracy.

#technology #golden-hour #rainbow +2
Pontus
1 min
Sun setting on trees behind a field of wild flowers.
Product Updates

Free vs Pro: A Simpler PhotoWeather Pricing Model

Plus is removed. Free now focuses on essentials with more frequent forecast updates, Pro keeps everything with hourly updates.

#pricing #tiers #updates +2
Pontus
1 min
Frost and fog over an open field
Product Updates

What's New in PhotoWeather: Mid-November 2025

Clear-sky ensemble intelligence, template tuning for rules, more trend operators, a redesigned Opportunity page, aurora upgrades, Milky Way visibility fields, and smarter event change alerts.

#updates #clear-sky #templates +4
Pontus
1 min
PhotoWeather dashboard showing upcoming weather opportunities
Product Updates

Event Intelligence: Plain-Language Weather Stories Are Here

Your weather rules now explain themselves with friendly headlines, evidence, and confidence you can trust.

#event-intelligence #updates #confidence +2
Pontus
1 min
A bench overlooking a misty field
Product Updates

What's New in PhotoWeather: September-October 2025

Five major features that make weather forecasting smarter, more accurate, and built specifically for photographers. Aurora alerts, time-based rules, enhanced rainbow detection, and more.

#updates #aurora #features +4
Pontus
1 min
Aurora borealis dancing overhead
Photography Tips

How to Photograph the Northern Lights: The Complete 2026 Guide

Master aurora photography with this comprehensive guide. Learn Kp index forecasting, real-time satellite tracking, camera settings, and when conditions actually favor shooting the northern lights.

#tutorial #aurora #northern-lights +5
Pontus
1 min
Misty river with steam fog rising over still water surrounded by forest, showcasing the atmospheric conditions PhotoWeather helps photographers capture
Photography Tips

Fog Forecasting for Photographers: The Dewpoint Spread Playbook

Learn to read weather signals and plan reliable fog shoots using dewpoint spread, VPD, and wind data.

#tutorial #fog #weather-rules +1
Pontus
1 min
Solitary tree in a sunlit field beneath dark clouds at golden hour, blurred pink wildflowers in the foreground.
Photography Tips

Getting Started with PhotoWeather: 5-Minute Quick Start

Get your first weather alert in 5 minutes. Start with proven templates, add your location, and never miss perfect photography conditions again.

#tutorial #getting-started #weather-rules +2
Pontus
1 min
Dramatic storm clouds with sunlight breaking through, showcasing the type of weather conditions PhotoWeather helps photographers capture
Product Updates

Welcome to PhotoWeather

Introducing PhotoWeather - the smart way to capture perfect weather windows for your photography. Learn how PhotoWeather is helping photographers around the world never miss the golden hour again.

#introduction #announcement #weather-photography +1
Pontus
1 min