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Plan a Golden Hour Shoot at Any Spot with Scout AI
Ask Scout AI for a shoot plan: when the light is right, when to arrive, where the sun sits, the clouds, and the walk in.
01
Name the spot and the day
“Shoot plan for Skógafoss on Saturday evening.” Any day up to a year out works.
02
Read the light window
The plan shows the golden hour slot with start and end times, plus an arrive-by time so you’re set up before it starts.
03
Know where the sun will be
You get the sun’s direction for that window, so you can pick a side of the lake or a backlit angle before you leave.
04
Check the sky
For shoots in the next 7 days, you also get cloud cover and the chance of rain for the window. A little cloud often helps color.
05
Plan the walk in
Parking distance and walk time, plus a few local tips.
06
Keep it
Add to shoot list saves the plan with your others. Open spot has directions and today’s golden hour in LensScape.
Questions
Can I plan for a future date?
Yes. Light and sun times work for any day up to a year ahead, on Free and Pro. Weather is added for the next 7 days.
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Tripods & support
Manfrotto Befree Advanced Aluminum Travel Tripod, Lever Lock, Ball Head (MKBFRLA4BK-BH)
Staying from golden hour into blue hour at one frame needs a tripod.
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Cokin H250 P-Series Graduated ND Kit
Golden-hour skies are brighter than the land, and a graduated ND balances them.
Light
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
The walk back after a golden-hour shoot is often in the dark.
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