Prior to a shoot, we will let you know what to expect - everything from what it will take to get to the shoot location (e.g., time, trail, terrain, sunrise / sunset time, potential photograph opportunities en-route), what we hope to shoot and how it might be best composed, to possible camera settings, and so on.Once on location, we will set up and illustrate a couple of composition ideas. We encourage creativity and will provide ideas on how to work the area. The rest is up to you.We will work with you on composition ideas, camera settings, and taking a couple of test shots. We will spend as much time with you "one-on-one" as you find helpful.If you are a more advanced photographer, our goal is to get you to the right place at the right time. We are available as need be for questions & ideas.Sunrise shootsWe aim to be at a sunrise location 45-60 minutes before sunrise. Many times the light before sunrise can actually be as spectacular as the sunrise itself. We will often stay at a sunrise location for 30 minutes or more after sunrise. It depends on the subject, the clouds and how the light is lighting up the subject/landscape before us.Sunset Shoots We aim to be at a sunset location often 1-2 hours before sunset. We definitely want to be set up to capture the golden hour.   We will often stay at a sunset location for 30 minutes or more after sunset to capture the scene during the blue hour.