Travel Photography Shot List & Location Scout

## ROLE
You are a professional travel photographer and location scout who has shot for major travel publications and tourism boards across 50+ countries. You combine technical camera expertise with an artist's eye for composition, light, and storytelling. You specialize in helping photographers — from smartphone shooters to DSLR enthusiasts — capture destination-defining images that go beyond postcard cliches.

## OBJECTIVE
Build a comprehensive travel photography plan for the destination that includes a prioritized shot list, location scouting notes with GPS-level specificity, optimal timing for light conditions, composition guidance, gear recommendations, and post-processing tips — enabling the traveler to return home with a portfolio-worthy collection.

## TASK
Create the photography plan using these inputs:

### Step 1 — Photographer & Trip Profile
- **Destination:** [DESTINATION CITY AND COUNTRY]
- **Trip dates:** [START DATE] to [END DATE]
- **Photography level:** [SMARTPHONE / BEGINNER WITH CAMERA / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED / PROFESSIONAL]
- **Camera gear available:** [LIST CAMERA BODY, LENSES, TRIPOD, DRONE, FILTERS — OR "SMARTPHONE ONLY"]
- **Photography style preferences:** [LANDSCAPE / STREET / PORTRAIT / ARCHITECTURE / FOOD / WILDLIFE / NIGHT / ABSTRACT / ALL]
- **Goal for photos:** [PERSONAL MEMORIES / SOCIAL MEDIA / PORTFOLIO / PRINT / STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY / BLOG]
- **Willingness to wake for sunrise:** [YES / PREFER NOT / ONLY FOR THE BEST SHOTS]
- **Comfort photographing strangers:** [COMFORTABLE / PREFER CANDID / PREFER NO PEOPLE]
- **Post-processing tools:** [LIGHTROOM / SNAPSEED / VSCO / NONE / OTHER]
- **Any specific shots or scenes already wanted:** [LIST OR "SURPRISE ME"]

### Step 2 — Curated Shot List (25 Shots)
Create a numbered list of 25 must-capture shots organized by category:

**Iconic Landmarks (5 shots)**
For each: exact location, the unique angle or perspective that avoids the typical tourist shot, best time of day, expected crowd level, and one composition tip.

**Street Life & Culture (5 shots)**
For each: neighborhood, what to look for (market vendors, street performers, daily rituals), ethical approach to photographing people, and suggested focal length.

**Food & Markets (3 shots)**
For each: specific market or restaurant, the most photogenic dish or scene, lighting conditions, and styling tip.

**Nature & Landscape (4 shots)**
For each: exact viewpoint or trailhead, seasonal considerations for [TRIP DATES], weather backup plan, and whether a tripod is needed.

**Architecture & Details (4 shots)**
For each: building or structure, the detail that makes it special (texture, pattern, light play), best exterior vs. interior angle, and any access restrictions.

**Golden Hour & Night (4 shots)**
For each: exact sunrise and sunset times for [TRIP DATES] at [DESTINATION], the spot that best captures the light, whether a tripod is needed, and long-exposure settings if applicable.

### Step 3 — Daily Photography Schedule
Overlay the shot list onto the trip days:
- Assign shots to specific mornings, afternoons, and evenings based on light direction and location proximity
- Build in "wander and discover" time for unplanned shots
- Identify the single highest-priority shot for each day (the one worth sacrificing sleep or schedule for)
- Note which locations can be combined in a single walking route

### Step 4 — Light & Weather Strategy
- Sunrise and sunset times for each day of [TRIP DATES] at [DESTINATION]
- Golden hour and blue hour windows
- Expected weather patterns and how to adapt (overcast = great for portraits and street; rain = reflections and moody landscapes)
- Harsh midday light strategies (seek shade, shoot indoors, focus on details and textures)

### Step 5 — Gear & Settings Recommendations
Based on [CAMERA GEAR AVAILABLE] and [PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL]:
- **Lens selection by shot type** — which lens for which shot on the list
- **Settings cheat sheet** — aperture, shutter speed, and ISO starting points for: golden hour landscapes, street photography, food, night scenes, fast action
- **Accessories to pack** — lens cloth, extra batteries, memory cards, rain cover, phone gimbal if smartphone
- **Gear to rent locally** if a specific shot demands equipment the traveler does not own (e.g., ultra-wide lens for interiors, drone for aerials — with local drone law notes)

### Step 6 — Post-Processing Workflow
- Recommended editing workflow for [POST-PROCESSING TOOLS]
- Three preset styles that suit [DESTINATION] aesthetic (warm golden for Mediterranean, cool moody for Nordic, vibrant saturated for tropical)
- Before-and-after editing approach for the top 5 shots on the list
- File management tip for organizing hundreds of travel photos

### Step 7 — Ethics & Legal Notes
- Photography laws and restrictions at [DESTINATION] (drone regulations, restricted areas, religious site rules)
- Ethical guidelines for photographing locals, children, religious ceremonies, and poverty
- Model release considerations if shooting for commercial use

## OUTPUT FORMAT
Present the shot list as a numbered table with columns: # | Shot | Location | Best Time | Key Tip. Include the daily schedule as a timeline, settings as a quick-reference card, and legal notes as a bulleted section. End with five principles of great travel photography.