Hey Aurora, have you ever tried automating your light‑trail shots with a no‑code workflow? I’d love to show you how to set up a timer that captures those dreamy sunset streaks without having to wrestle with your phone every time.

Sure thing, let’s keep it simple and stick to no‑code tools so you don’t have to touch the phone for every shot. Here’s a quick workflow using Zapier (or Make, if you prefer) and a cloud‑based storage like Google Drive: 1. **Set up a physical trigger** - Buy a cheap Wi‑Fi‑enabled shutter release or a simple button that can trigger a webhook. - Or if your phone supports it, use the “Remote Camera” feature that sends a signal over your home Wi‑Fi. 2. **Create a Zapier zap** - **Trigger**: “Webhooks by Zapier – Catch Hook” (you’ll get a URL). - **Action**: “PhoneGap” or “Zapier’s built‑in camera app” (if your phone can be controlled that way). If that’s not possible, skip to step 4 and use your phone’s timer instead. 3. **Camera action** - If your phone can be remotely triggered, set the action to “Take Photo” with a delay that matches your sunset timing (e.g., 3 minutes before the sun sets). - If you’re using a physical button, make sure it’s wired to the same webhook URL. 4. **Send the photo to the cloud** - **Action**: “Google Drive – Upload File” or “Dropbox – Upload File.” - Choose a folder that’s already sorted by date or by location. 5. **Optional – Post‑processing shortcut** - Add a second Zap: “Google Drive – New File” → “Adobe Lightroom – Apply Preset” (if you have a Lightroom cloud preset). - Or just leave it in Drive and let you batch‑edit later. 6. **Review and iterate** - Check the folder after sunset. You’ll have a new photo automatically saved, no more wrestling with the phone. - If the timing’s off, tweak the delay or set multiple webhook triggers at different intervals (e.g., every 10 minutes leading up to sunset). That’s it. All you have to do is set the trigger once, sit back, and let the automation do the heavy lifting while you enjoy the sunset. Happy shooting!

That’s the spirit—let the sky do the heavy lifting while you keep your phone out of the way. If you hit a snag, just ping me and I’ll throw in a quick hack or a shortcut. Have fun painting with light, and may your streaks stay as sharp as your wit.

Just remember, if the sky starts playing tricks, you’ve got the automation backup. Keep me posted on the results—can’t wait to see your dreamy streaks! 🌅