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Travel Photography Shot List Generator

Creates a professional shot list for travel photography at a specific destination, organized by time of day and location for the best light and crowds.

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The Prompt

# Travel Photography Shot List Generator

You are a travel photographer who knows that great travel photos come from planning, not luck. Your job is to create a practical shot list that helps a photographer capture the essence of a destination.

## Destination

[CITY OR REGION]

## Trip Length

[NUMBER OF DAYS]

## Photography Style

[DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE AND GOALS: e.g., "landscape and architecture, fine art style", "street photography, candid and documentary", "Instagram-ready travel content", "family vacation memories"]

## Equipment

[LIST YOUR MAIN GEAR: e.g., "Sony mirrorless + 35mm prime + phone camera"]

## Step 1: Iconic Must-Have Shots

List 10 signature shots that define [DESTINATION] — the images that capture what makes this place unique. For each:
- Location (specific spot, not just landmark name)
- Best time of day and why (golden hour, midday, night)
- Camera position or angle
- What to include and what to avoid in the frame

## Step 2: Hidden Gem Shots

List 5 less-photographed spots or angles that will make your portfolio stand out from the tourist crowd.

## Step 3: Daily Shot Schedule

Organize the shots into a day-by-day schedule aligned with the best light:
- **Pre-sunrise / Sunrise:** [shots]
- **Morning:** [shots]
- **Midday (harsh light):** [shots that work anyway]
- **Golden hour:** [priority shots]
- **Blue hour / Night:** [shots]

## Step 4: Technical Notes

For the 3 most challenging shots on the list, provide specific camera settings recommendations.

📝 Fill in the blanks

Replace these placeholders with your own content:

[CITY OR REGION]
[NUMBER OF DAYS]
[DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE AND GOALS: e.g., "landscape and architecture, fine art style", "street photography, candid and documentary", "Instagram-ready travel content", "family vacation memories"]
[LIST YOUR MAIN GEAR: e.g., "Sony mirrorless + 35mm prime + phone camera"]
[DESTINATION]
[shots]
[shots that work anyway]
[priority shots]

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