PixelHero & Light
Light Light
Hey PixelHero, I’ve been chasing the golden hour on some recent city rooftops—ever tried syncing your travel itineraries with a sunrise shoot? Maybe we can swap tips on keeping the gear light and the schedule flexible.
PixelHero PixelHero
Hey, I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve. First off, keep the gear as modular as possible—mirrorless bodies, a single prime lens (say a 35mm), a small tripod or monopod, and a clip‑on gimbal for those silky panning shots. Swap the tripod for a shoulder‑strap case when you need to move fast. Keep one high‑capacity battery and a power bank so you’re never stuck mid‑sunrise. For the schedule, I jam the sunrise times into my Notion board and sync it with my Google Calendar, so I get a reminder 30 minutes before the golden hour starts. I set a buffer window for unexpected delays, but I don’t block the whole day around it—leaves room for spontaneous coffee or a late‑night street market. And always pack a tiny travel pouch for lenses, cables, and memory cards—weight is the enemy of flexibility. Let’s swap notes next time we’re chasing light—maybe I can share a quick app that pulls sunrise times based on your GPS?