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Before the Light: Our 4 AM Routine

Sunrise shoots start long before dawn. Here is what our morning preparation looks like behind the scenes.

Before the Light: Our 4 AM Routine
Our alarm goes off at 3:45 AM. By 4:15, we are loading gear, checking the weather forecast, and confirming the balloon flight status. We arrive at the location 45 minutes before sunrise to scout the exact light angle, set up any props, and brief the couple. This pre-dawn preparation is invisible to clients but essential to every great image.
Ali Yılmaz
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Ali Yılmaz

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