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Your First Custom Rule

Ready to go beyond templates? This guide shows you how to create a custom weather rule tailored to your photography style.

Before You Start

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Make sure you have:

  • ✅ PhotoWeather account set up
  • ✅ At least one location added
  • ✅ Basic understanding from Core Concepts

Quick Rule Overview

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Weather rules automatically monitor forecasts and alert you when conditions match your requirements. Learn more about how rules work and weather parameters.

Example: Custom Light Fog Rule

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We’ll create a variation of the “Dense Fog” template with lighter fog conditions and slightly more wind - perfect for atmospheric shots without completely obscured views.

Step 1: Create Your Rule

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  1. Navigate to Rules from your dashboard
  2. Click “Create New Rule”
  3. Choose “Custom Builder” to build from scratch
  4. Enter rule name: Light Fog Atmosphere

Step 2: Set Your Conditions

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Configure these parameters to create your custom fog rule:

Fog Probability

  • Minimum: 70% (vs. Dense Fog template’s 80%+)
  • This allows lighter atmospheric conditions

Wind Speed

  • Maximum: 4 m/s (vs. Dense Fog template’s 2 m/s)
  • Slightly more wind for dynamic fog movement

Precipitation Probability

  • Maximum: 10%
  • Low chance of rain maintains atmospheric conditions

Timing

  • Golden Hour: Morning only
  • Best lighting through fog

Step 4: Save and Apply

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  1. Click “Save Rule”
  2. Enable for your desired locations
  3. Your rule starts monitoring immediately

What Happens Next

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Your rule starts monitoring immediately and will send you email notifications when light fog conditions are detected. You can expect your first opportunities within a few days to a week, depending on local weather patterns.

Learn more about optimizing your rules and understanding rule templates.

Next Steps

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  1. Add more locations - Monitor multiple photography spots
  2. Set up calendar integration - Add opportunities to your calendar automatically
  3. Explore advanced conditions - Create more sophisticated rules
  4. Configure notifications - Customize how you receive alerts

You’re now ready to create custom rules that perfectly match your photography style and local conditions.