This free photography toolbox collects every calculator, guide and planner on this site in one place. Use it to plan landscape shoots, edit and export your photographs, plan drone flights, and size, price and sell prints, then bookmark this page or send its link to a friend. There are 46 tools in seven groups: photo tools, editing tools, drone tools, print tools, event tools, wedding tools and business tools, and each one works on a phone as well as a computer.
All photography tools in one tree
Toolbox- Photo ToolsCalculators and planners for landscape photographers, in the field or at home.
- Hyperfocal Distance CalculatorFocus at the hyperfocal distance for sharpness from the foreground to infinity.
- Long Exposure CalculatorWork out the exposure time when you add ND filters for smooth water and moving clouds.
- Focal Length Field of View CalculatorSee the angle of view a lens gives on different sensor sizes.
- 500 Rule and Star Trail CalculatorFind the longest exposure for sharp stars, and how long to shoot for star trails.
- Exposure Equivalence CalculatorTrade aperture, shutter speed and ISO while keeping the same exposure.
- Photo Storage CalculatorEstimate how much storage your photos and backups will need.
- Sunrise and Sunset CalculatorSunrise, sunset and golden hour times for your location and date.
- Moon Phase and Milky Way PlannerCheck moon phase and Milky Way visibility to pick the right night.
- Photo Spots Near MeUse your phone location to find hills, castles, ruins and water nearby, nearest first.
- Focus Stacking CalculatorWork out how many frames you need and the focus steps to keep a scene sharp from front to back.
- Exposure Bracketing CalculatorPlan the number of brackets and the stops between them to cover a high contrast scene.
- Panorama Planner for CamerasGet the frame count and rotation per click for a panorama, with the overlap you need.
- Golden Hour and Blue Hour CalculatorFind golden hour, blue hour, twilight, sunrise and sunset times for any UK place and date.
- Landscape Photography Weather ChecklistEnter the forecast and get a simple Go, Maybe or Probably not for your shoot.
- Landscape Photography Packing ListBuild a packing checklist for the kind of shoot, how long you are out and the weather.
- Leave By Time PlannerWork back from sunrise or a start time to the time you need to leave home, with parking and walk-in allowed for.
- Photography Drive Cost CalculatorEstimate fuel, parking and wear for a drive to a location, with editable example figures.
- Night and Dawn Drive Safety ChecklistA tickable checklist for early starts and late finishes, with a copy button.
- Editing ToolsChecklists and guides for developing, sharpening and exporting your landscape photographs.
- Landscape Editing Workflow ChecklistTick off each editing step from import and culling to export, tailored to the type of scene.
- Photo Export Settings HelperGet the size, format, quality, colour space and sharpening to use for web, social, print or email.
- Sharpening and Noise Reduction Starting PointsStarting ranges for the Lightroom Detail panel based on your sensor, ISO and output.
- Drone ToolsPlan safer, better aerial photography and video, with UK flying in mind.
- Drone Flight CheckA quick pre-flight check of weather, light and conditions before you take off.
- Drone ND Filter CalculatorFind the ND filter strength that gives you the shutter speed you want in bright light.
- Drone Photo Coverage CalculatorCalculate how much ground a drone photo covers at a given height.
- Drone Panorama PlannerPlan the number of shots and overlap for a drone panorama.
- Drone Photography Around CoalvilleA local guide to aerial photography around Coalville and North West Leicestershire.
- Print ToolsPlan, size and price your photo prints before you order or print at home.
- Paper Size GuidePaper sizes from A0 to A6, plus common photo and US sizes, in millimetres, centimetres, inches and pixels.
- Print Size CalculatorCheck how large a photo can print well from its pixel size, and what resolution a chosen print size needs.
- Photo Crop CheckerSee how your photo crops to standard print and frame ratios before anything is cut off.
- Scan Resolution GuideChoose the scanning resolution for film, slides and old prints so they enlarge cleanly.
- Print Price EstimatorGet a quick estimate of what a print will cost by size and paper.
- Frame and Mount HelperWork out frame, mount and window sizes so a print sits right.
- Print Sale Profit CalculatorSee profit per print, margin and break-even price after fees, postage and materials.
- Photo Licensing Fee CalculatorBuild a licensing quote from your own base fee with editable multipliers and a copyable summary.
- Event ToolsPlan, pack and quote for events and shoots for clients.
- Event Photography Shoot BriefCapture the details of an event job in one brief you can copy.
- Event Photography Kit ChecklistA tickable kit list that changes with the type of event.
- Event Photography Quote BuilderBuild an itemised quote from your own example rates.
- Event Shot List GeneratorGenerate a shot list for the event type you choose.
- Wedding ToolsTimelines, group photos, kit, quotes and light for wedding days.
- Wedding Photography Timeline PlannerWork out the day from the ceremony time, with a golden hour check for the couple portraits.
- Wedding Group Photo PlannerPlan the formal group photos and how long they will take.
- Wedding Photographer Kit ChecklistA kit list with a memory card calculator for the day.
- Wedding Photography Quote BuilderItemise a quote with deposit and balance dates, from your own example prices.
- Wedding Venue Light CheckSee the sun height and direction at the ceremony and portrait times.
- Business ToolsInvoices, permissions and backups for working photographers.
- Photography Invoice and Deposit CalculatorWork out the total, deposit and balance with due dates.
- Photoshoot Permissions ChecklistA tickable list of permissions and releases to check before a shoot.
- Photo Backup Routine CheckerScore your backups against the 3-2-1 rule and see what to fix first.
Which photography tool do I need?
If you are planning a print, start with the Paper Size Guide and the Print Size Calculator, then check the crop and the frame size. If you are flying a drone, run the Drone Flight Check first, then pick an ND filter and plan your coverage. If you are heading out to shoot landscapes, check the light times, the moon and the sky, set your focus with the Hyperfocal Distance Calculator, and use Photo Spots Near Me to find a new place to visit. If you are driving to a location, use the Leave By Time Planner and the Photography Drive Cost Calculator. For a client shoot, the event and wedding tools cover timelines, kit and quotes, and the business tools cover invoices, permissions and backups.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Photography Toolbox?
- It is a free collection of calculators, guides and planners for photographers, grouped into photo tools, editing tools, drone tools and print tools. This page lists all of them in one place, so you can bookmark it or share a single link.
- Are the tools free to use?
- Yes. Every tool is free, needs no account or sign-up, and works on a phone, tablet or computer.
- Do the tools store my data?
- The calculators run in your browser and do not need your photos. The Photo Spots Near Me tool uses your position only to sort places by distance, and sends a rounded position, about 1 km, to Wikipedia to find places nearby.
- Which tool should I use for a landscape photo at sunrise?
- Start with the Sunrise and Sunset Calculator for light times, then the Moon Phase and Milky Way Planner for night shots, the Hyperfocal Distance Calculator for sharp focus, and Photo Spots Near Me to find a place to go.
- Who makes these tools?
- They are made by Leszek Chrzastowski, a landscape and aerial photographer based in Coalville, Leicestershire, UK.
About these tools
I am Leszek Chrzastowski, a landscape photographer and drone pilot in Coalville, Leicestershire. I built these tools for my own planning and for other photographers who want quick, clear answers. See my landscape photography portfolio, browse the photography prints, or get in touch if a tool is missing from the toolbox.