What is Golden Hour?
Golden Hour helps photographers capture perfect light by combining real-time WeatherKit data, golden hour forecasts, and GPS-based planning tools. Never miss a magical moment again—plan smarter, shoot better, anywhere in the world.
Problem
Photographers rely on manually checking weather apps and sun position tools for golden hour planning, facing time-consuming manual planning and unreliable weather data leading to missed shooting opportunities.
Solution
A mobile app that combines real-time WeatherKit data and GPS-based planning, enabling users to view golden hour forecasts, track cloud cover, and optimize shoot locations with precision.
Customers
Professional and amateur photographers seeking reliable, location-specific golden hour data to enhance outdoor photography quality and efficiency.
Unique Features
Integrates WeatherKit’s hyperlocal weather data with golden hour predictions, offering minute-level accuracy for sunrise/sunset times and cloud cover visualization.
User Comments
Saves hours of planning with precise forecasts
GPS integration ensures accurate location-based timing
Real-time weather updates prevent last-minute cancellations
User-friendly interface for quick itinerary adjustments
Essential tool for landscape and outdoor photographers
Traction
Featured on Product Hunt with 1,700+ upvotes, 3K+ active users within launch month, rated 4.8/5 across 280+ App Store reviews
Market Size
The global photography apps market is valued at $1.3 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research), with location-based tools driving 28% growth in outdoor photography segments.
