App Updates
AR Sky View: A Fun Feature That Snuck Into the App
How a "wouldn't it be cool if..." idea became a feature, and the one thing it's actually useful for.
OwlPlot
Why Photographers Love OwlPlot
Get all the information you need to plan your perfect shot, all in one beautifully designed app.
Golden Hour Times
Know exactly when that magical warm light will grace your scene, morning and evening.
Blue Hour & Twilight
Capture the serene blue tones during civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight.
Milky Way Visibility
Plan your astrophotography sessions with moon phase and Milky Way core visibility data.
Photography Score
Get an instant score for photography conditions based on weather, visibility, and light quality.
Any Location
Search any location worldwide and save your favorite photography spots for quick access.
Smart Tips
Receive intelligent suggestions based on current conditions to help you get the best shots.
Aurora Forecast
Live Kp index and NOAA aurora visibility for your latitude, with alerts when the northern lights are worth chasing.
AR Sky View
Point your phone at the sky to find the sun, moon, and planets in real time — with one-tap compass calibration.
Camera Settings
Get tonight's recommended ISO, aperture, and shutter tuned to the moon, clouds, and your own camera and lens — plus a full set of photography calculators.
How It Works
1
Set Your Location
Use GPS or search for any location worldwide to get accurate timing data.
2
Check Conditions
View the photography score, weather conditions, and optimal shooting times.
3
Capture Magic
Arrive prepared and capture stunning photos during the perfect light.
Ready to Capture the Perfect Light?
Download OwlPlot today and never miss another golden hour.
From Our Blog
View all posts →Photography Tips
What the Photography Score Actually Means
A breakdown of how OwlPlot calculates that 0-100 number and why a score of 65 might still be worth shooting.
Astrophotography
Astrophotography and the Boring Calculators That Make It Possible
The 500 Rule, NPF Rule, and why I stuffed a bunch of math into OwlPlot so you don't have to think about it.