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PhotoWeather

Multiple Locations

PhotoWeather allows you to monitor weather conditions across multiple photography locations. This guide covers managing and organizing multiple locations efficiently.

For subscription limits and plan details, see our Subscription Plans guide.

Managing Multiple Locations

Section titled “Managing Multiple Locations”

For step-by-step instructions on adding new locations, see our Adding Locations guide.

Location Information

Section titled “Location Information”

Each location includes:

  • Name: Descriptive name for your photography spot
  • GPS coordinates: Exact position for weather monitoring
  • Location details: Country, region, city, elevation, timezone
  • Status: Active/inactive for weather monitoring

Managing Existing Locations

Section titled “Managing Existing Locations”
  • Edit: Modify name, coordinates, or metadata
  • Toggle Active: Enable or disable weather monitoring
  • Manage Rules: Associate photography rules with the location
  • Delete: Remove location and all associated data

Setting Up Weather Rules

Section titled “Setting Up Weather Rules”

Rules for Each Location

Section titled “Rules for Each Location”
  • Each location can have different weather rules
  • Enable rules for specific locations to get alerts
  • Turn rules on/off per location independently
  • See how many rules are active for each location

Managing Rules Across Locations

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  • Apply the same rule to multiple locations at once
  • Update multiple locations’ rule settings together
  • Efficiently manage rules across all your spots

Location Status and Weather Data

Section titled “Location Status and Weather Data”

Active vs Inactive Locations

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  • Active: Location monitored for weather and opportunities
  • Inactive: Location saved but not monitored (preserves historical data)
  • Only active locations count toward your subscription limit
  • Deactivating a location removes rule associations and stops opportunity generation

Weather Monitoring

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For each active location, PhotoWeather tracks:

  • Weather conditions - temperature, wind, cloud cover, precipitation, and visibility
  • Astronomical periods - sunrise/sunset, golden hour, blue hour, and twilight periods
  • Moon phases and lunar illumination
  • Weather forecasts for up to 7 days ahead

Weather data updates hourly to keep your alerts accurate and timely.

Search and Organization

Section titled “Search and Organization”

Finding Your Locations

Section titled “Finding Your Locations”
  • Search by name, city, or country
  • Filter by active/inactive status
  • Sort by date created, name, or last update
  • View in table or card format

Adding New Locations

Section titled “Adding New Locations”
  • Find locations within a certain distance of existing spots
  • Search for new locations by address
  • Use your current GPS location when available

Calendar Integration

Section titled “Calendar Integration”

Location-Based Calendar Feeds

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  • Create calendar feeds for specific locations
  • Get alerts from only the locations you choose
  • Set up different calendar feeds for different location groups

Smart Management

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  1. Start Small: Begin with fewer locations and expand as needed
  2. Track Results: See which locations give you the best alerts
  3. Stay Updated: Remove or turn off locations that aren’t useful
  4. Use Clear Names: Choose descriptive names to remember location details
  5. Match Rules: Make sure rules fit each location’s weather patterns

For troubleshooting location issues, weather accuracy problems, and notification setup, see our Troubleshooting guide.

Next Steps

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