member benefits

Escaype forecasts start with an in-house, patented golden hour model. Our model takes in public raw data from National Weather Service models, and it determines where the clouds are expected to be, what kind of clouds they'll be, and if they're expected to light up during golden hour. To the extent the models allow us, we also forecast fog (including height, and the famous San Francisco "low fog"), clear night skies, and many other weather phenomena that you wish to capture. View forecasts on Slack messaging groups, or in our Escaype app.

Our forecasts pass through a local scenic meteorologist, who either greenlights them or alerts you to any necessary updates or clarifications. Once the forecast is issued, our forecasters are constantly analyzing the models and satellite imagery to make sure your forecast remains on track as your photoshoot approaches. 

The heart of your Escaype experience is membership in a small, local messaging group of Escaype artists. This is where you will find the current forecasts as shared several times per day by our bots, real-time reports from the most skilled photographers in the region, forecast updates, and much more. All groups are closely monitored by an Escaype forecaster. Escaype groups are also known for being particularly tight-knit, sharing image critiques and post-processing tips, and hosting frequent meetups and photo adventures. It is a group of your soon-to-be best friends in the photography world.

As an Escaype Artist, you won't just know if the sky will be good, but you'll know why the sky will be good. You'll be able to use the basics of our cutting-edge forecasting techniques on your trips outside our forecast area, so you won't be in the blind if you find yourself in an area that Escaype doesn't yet serve. Don’t worry if you're not a science buff -- we'll make it easy. 

Despite Escaype's striking accuracy, on rare occasions, a temporarily weak link causes the system to fail. We believe in full transparency; instead of covering up these rare instances, we investigate where the failure occurred, take steps to fix it wherever possible, and explain to you why that big overhead cloud didn't light up much or how areas of color snuck through for a minute when they weren't expected to.

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