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Common Questions

Answers to the most common questions about PhotoWeather.

Getting Started

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How do I create my first location?

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Click “Add Location” on the dashboard, search for your city or area, and select it from the results. You can also enter coordinates manually for remote locations.

How do I create my first weather rule?

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Go to Rules → Add Rule. Start with a template for common photography scenarios (like “Golden Hour” or “Fog”), or create a custom rule using the rule builder.

Why am I not seeing any opportunities?

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Check that:

  1. Your locations are active (green toggle)
  2. You have rules assigned to your locations
  3. Your rules are realistic for current weather conditions

The system predicts up to 3 days ahead for free accounts (14 days for Pro), so if your rules require very specific conditions, you might need to wait for suitable weather.

How do I assign rules to my locations?

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On the Locations page, click on “Manage Rules”, or use the bulk assignment feature on the Rules page.

Rules & Templates

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What are rule templates and should I use them?

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Templates are pre-built rules for common photography scenarios like Golden Hour, Fog, and Dramatic Clouds. They’re perfect for beginners and can be customized after creation.

How often does the system check for opportunities?

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Free forecasts refresh roughly every 6 hours and we re-check your rules after each run. Pro refreshes hourly at :05 with extra sunrise/sunset horizon scans plus 6-hour agreement/ensemble passes, so opportunities usually appear within minutes of those updates.

How do I set up email notifications?

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Go to User Profile > Notification Settings to configure email alerts, timing preferences, and quiet hours. See Email Setup for detailed instructions.

Account & Pricing

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What’s included in the free tier?

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Free accounts include:

  • 1 location
  • 3 active rule assignments
  • Forecast refreshes about every 6 hours
  • 3-day weather forecasts
  • Email notifications and calendar integration
  • Core advanced conditions: Fog Probability, Frost Probability, Golden Hour Potential, Aurora Quality (basic)

How do I upgrade my account?

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Account upgrades are coming soon. PhotoWeather is currently in BETA with a Pro plan planned for the future.

Need More Help?

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