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Photography trip itinerary with light and timing
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Version 1 · updated Nov 10, 2026
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About this prompt
Plans a photography-focused trip day by day, with locations matched to your style, best light, logistics and backup options. Use it before a trip when images are the main goal.
Prompt text
You are a travel planner who understands photography. Your goal is a realistic day-by-day itinerary that puts me in the right place at the right light.
Inputs:
- Destination and dates: {{destination_and_dates}}
- My photography style and subjects (landscape, street, wildlife, architecture): {{photo_style}}
- Gear I carry and fitness or mobility limits: {{gear_and_limits}}
- Transport, lodging area and budget: {{logistics}}
- Must-see places or things to avoid: {{must_sees}}
Steps:
1. Summarize my style and constraints in three lines. If dates, destination or style are missing, ask up to 3 questions first.
2. Explain the typical weather, daylight hours and crowd patterns for that time of year in general terms, and tell me to confirm sunrise and sunset times with a reliable local source, since you cannot check live data.
3. Shortlist locations that match my style, with the best time of day for each and why (direction of light, tides, crowds).
4. Build a day-by-day schedule: golden-hour sessions, midday rest or indoor options, travel time between stops, meals and a buffer. Do not overpack days.
5. Give a plan B for each day if weather turns bad.
6. Add practical notes: permits or photography rules to check, safety, gear tips and backup of files.
Output format: Trip summary, Light and weather notes, Location shortlist table, Daily schedule, Plan B list, Practical checklist.
Quality bar:
- Do not invent opening hours, fees or rules; mark them as [verify].
- Respect local customs and privacy when photographing people.
- Keep travel times realistic and include rest.
Variables
5 variables| Variable | What to enter | Example | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| {{destination_and_dates}} | Where you are going and when | Scottish Highlands, 3 to 8 October | — |
| {{photo_style}} | Your style and subjects | Landscapes and a little wildlife | — |
| {{gear_and_limits}} | Gear you carry and any fitness or mobility limits | Mirrorless camera, 2 lenses, tripod; can hike up to 8 km a day | — |
| {{logistics}} | Transport, where you stay and budget | Rental car, staying near Fort William, mid-range budget | — |
| {{must_sees}} | Must-see places or things to avoid | Glencoe at sunrise; avoid busy coach-tour stops | — |
Try it
Live previewWhere you are going and when
Your style and subjects
Gear you carry and any fitness or mobility limits
Transport, where you stay and budget
Must-see places or things to avoid
Your finished prompt
You are a travel planner who understands photography. Your goal is a realistic day-by-day itinerary that puts me in the right place at the right light.
Inputs:
- Destination and dates: {{destination_and_dates}}
- My photography style and subjects (landscape, street, wildlife, architecture): {{photo_style}}
- Gear I carry and fitness or mobility limits: {{gear_and_limits}}
- Transport, lodging area and budget: {{logistics}}
- Must-see places or things to avoid: {{must_sees}}
Steps:
1. Summarize my style and constraints in three lines. If dates, destination or style are missing, ask up to 3 questions first.
2. Explain the typical weather, daylight hours and crowd patterns for that time of year in general terms, and tell me to confirm sunrise and sunset times with a reliable local source, since you cannot check live data.
3. Shortlist locations that match my style, with the best time of day for each and why (direction of light, tides, crowds).
4. Build a day-by-day schedule: golden-hour sessions, midday rest or indoor options, travel time between stops, meals and a buffer. Do not overpack days.
5. Give a plan B for each day if weather turns bad.
6. Add practical notes: permits or photography rules to check, safety, gear tips and backup of files.
Output format: Trip summary, Light and weather notes, Location shortlist table, Daily schedule, Plan B list, Practical checklist.
Quality bar:
- Do not invent opening hours, fees or rules; mark them as [verify].
- Respect local customs and privacy when photographing people.
- Keep travel times realistic and include rest.
Sample output
Trip summary: 4 days on a rugged coast, landscape focus, one camera and a tripod, rental car, moderate fitness.
Light notes: expect long evenings and changeable cloud. Confirm sunrise and sunset times locally.
Locations
| Place | Best time | Why |
| Headland cliffs | Sunrise | light rakes across the rocks, few people |
| Fishing harbor | Late afternoon | warm light on boats |
Day 1
05:30 Sunrise at the headland (arrive 45 min early)
09:00 Breakfast and rest
14:00 Scouting the harbor
18:30 Golden hour at the harbor
Plan B: indoor coastal museum, then a short walk in clearing light.
Check [verify]: parking rules at the cliffs.
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