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In landscape photography, success often starts well before you arrive on location. Strategic planning is essential for capturing compelling images of natural events—whether it’s a golden hour vista, a lunar eclipse, or the Milky Way stretching across a dark sky. The PlanIt suite—PlanIt Pro for Photographers and PlanIt Live: Travel Companion—provides a robust, feature-rich mobile solution designed to support photographers at every stage of their workflow. Learn how to harness the power of the PlanIt apps with the app’s developer, Wenje Qiao, in an information-packed workshop.
With more than 100 integrated features, PlanIt enables photographers to plan complex shoots with confidence and precision. Tools include detailed information on golden and blue hours, solar and lunar eclipses, Milky Way visibility, star trail paths, seascape predictions, and more.
PlanIt functions like a virtual camera. Instead of physically traveling to a location to assess a composition, users can drop a virtual camera pin on a map, simulate the perspective, and build a customized scene by placing markers. Visualize the final image in real-time using the app’s powerful virtual viewfinders—saving time, reducing guesswork, and optimizing results.
Available for both Apple iOS and Android devices, the PlanIt apps are a smart investment for photographers seeking to streamline their planning process, minimize uncertainty, and capture high-impact imagery with strategic accuracy.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Wenjie Qiao, the creator of the PlanIt mobile application suite, brings together a rare blend of technical expertise and artistic vision. A graduate of the Department of Computer Science at both Nanjing University in China and the State University of New York, Qiao built a strong foundation in software development early in his career. He worked at tech firms in Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, and San Diego, gaining experience across global markets. Driven by a desire to innovate independently, Qiao eventually launched his own software company, providing custom solutions to clients worldwide. An award-winning landscape and astrophotographer in his own right, he originally developed the PlanIt app as a personal tool to support his photography pursuits.
What began as a solo project has evolved into an industry-leading platform, now trusted by thousands of photographers across the globe. Today, PlanIt reflects Qiao’s unique perspective—where technology meets artistry—and continues to empower creators to plan with precision and shoot with confidence.
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