Using SunSeeker to Plan Photoshoots
Screenshot of the SunSeeker app showing solar path, daylight duration, and golden hour planning tools for architectural photography.
When it comes to architectural photography, light is everything. The direction, angle, and quality of sunlight determine whether a project photograph feels flat or comes alive with dimension. That is why I use a tool called SunSeeker to plan photoshoots with precision.
What is SunSeeker?
SunSeeker is a sun-tracking app that shows exactly where the sun will be at any given time of day, any day of the year. Using both a map view and an augmented reality view it allows me to see the sun’s path in relation to a building or interior space.
Why it matters for architects and designers
Exteriors: By knowing when sunlight will hit a facade, I can schedule photography to highlight materials, textures, and architectural details at their best.
Interiors: The app helps me avoid harsh direct sunlight that can blow out a room, and instead capture even, natural light that magazines and awards juries prefer.
Efficiency: Instead of guessing, I can plan the session around the exact moments when the light will make the project shine.
Looking ahead
Another advantage is future planning. If a shoot is scheduled months out, I can check where the sun will rise and set on that exact date. That way, no matter the season, I arrive prepared. For projects with western views, wooded sites, or specific seasonal features, this level of planning ensures the final images feel intentional and true to the design.
Why this matters for your projects
Your work deserves to be seen in the light it was designed for. If you have spent months perfecting details, selecting materials, and shaping how daylight moves through a space, the photography should honor that same vision. SunSeeker provides me with the tools to align your design intentions with the best possible natural light, ensuring that the images capture not just how the project looks but how it feels.
The takeaway
Beautiful photos do not happen by chance. Tools like SunSeeker allow me to approach each shoot strategically, ensuring your project is photographed in the best possible light. That is the difference between an image that simply documents a building and one that elevates your work to the level of story, atmosphere, and artistry.
Great photography is a partnership between design and light. Let’s plan your next project
together and create images that truly capture your vision.
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