Core Concepts
PhotoWeather automatically monitors weather conditions and alerts you when perfect photography opportunities arise. Here are the core concepts you need to understand.
How PhotoWeather Works
Section titled “How PhotoWeather Works”PhotoWeather automatically handles everything for you:
- Monitors Your Locations - Continuously watches weather forecasts at your photography spots
- Evaluates Your Rules - Automatically checks if conditions match your photography requirements
- Detects Opportunities - Identifies when favorable conditions will last long enough for shooting
- Sends You Notifications - Alerts you via email when perfect conditions are approaching
- Updates Your Calendar - Automatically adds opportunities to your subscribed calendar feeds
Core Concepts
Section titled “Core Concepts”Locations
Section titled “Locations”Locations are specific photography spots where PhotoWeather monitors weather conditions for you. Add your favorite shooting locations with precise GPS coordinates to get accurate, location-specific weather data and forecasts.
Learn more about adding locations and managing multiple locations.
Weather Rules
Section titled “Weather Rules”Weather Rules define your ideal photography conditions by combining weather parameters, timing, and logical operators. Create rules like “Golden Hour with Dramatic Clouds” or “Foggy Sunrise Conditions” using our visual rule builder or pre-made templates.
Explore rule basics, creating your first rule, and weather parameters.
Opportunities
Section titled “Opportunities”Opportunities are automatically detected periods when weather conditions at your locations match your rules. PhotoWeather calculates duration, confidence scores, and optimal timing to help you plan your shoots effectively.
Notifications
Section titled “Notifications”Notifications keep you informed about upcoming opportunities through customizable email alerts. Choose from immediate alerts, daily digests, or weekly summaries with timezone-aware quiet hours to respect your schedule.
Learn about setting up email notifications.
Calendar Integration
Section titled “Calendar Integration”Calendar Integration automatically adds detected opportunities to your calendar feeds, compatible with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Outlook, and other iCal-compatible applications. Set up secure, private feeds filtered by location.
Get started with iCal setup and troubleshooting calendar issues.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”Now that you understand the core concepts, you’re ready to:
- Create Your First Rule - Build your first weather rule for perfect conditions
- Add Your Locations - Set up the photography spots you want to monitor
- Set Up Notifications - Configure how you want to receive alerts
- Connect Your Calendar - Automatically add opportunities to your calendar
Start with your first rule and begin discovering perfect photography opportunities automatically.