What Time to Get There for Sunrise Shoots

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The biggest mistake you can make at a dawn shoot (besides forgetting critical gear) is to get there late. (Yes, this has happened to me. We underestimated how long it would take us to get to our sunrise location and we missed it altogether, which is a heartbreaker. There is nothing worse than driving down the highway, watching the sun rise over an overpass when you are supposed to be down on the beach, shooting some amazing rock formations.) You don’t want to be rushed, or frustrated, or playing “beat the clock,” so when it comes to sunrise shoots, the best advice I can give ...

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