I built a tool to help photographers never miss the "Golden Hour" again
Hey Indie Hackers! đź‘‹
I'm the maker behind Golden Hour (https://golden.sendafun.com/).
As a photography enthusiast, I've always struggled to plan my shoots around the "Golden Hour" (the short window of beautiful light right after sunrise or before sunset). I used to check weather apps and sun position apps separately, which was a pain.
So I built a lightweight web app to solve this. It helps you discover the world's most beautiful light and plan your shots precisely, all in one place.
What it does:
- Predicts the exact Golden Hour times for your location
- [Add one more feature here, e.g., "Shows you the sun's trajectory" or "Suggests the best locations"]
What I need help with:
I just launched the MVP and would love to get your honest feedback on:
- Is the UI intuitive enough for quick checks on mobile?
- What additional features would make this a "must-have" tool for you?
Here is the link again: https://golden.sendafun.com/
Thanks in advance for taking a look! Happy to answer any questions about how I built it.
This is great work — reminds me of some of the calls I've had to make building Xstream4K. What would you do differently if you started over?
The core use case is clear, but the post still contains the placeholder “[Add one more feature here…]” — I’d remove it because it makes an otherwise finished MVP look unfinished. For mobile, the highest-value next step may be a compact shoot card: golden-hour start/end, cloud cover, direction of light, and a one-tap reminder. That would let a photographer decide in seconds without jumping between apps. Are the times recalculated from live GPS, or only from the selected location?
Here is a screenshot of the app. Let me know what you think!