Autumn light on the Southern Alps, New Zealand
Membership

Chaser Pro

Start free, go Pro when you are ready

"The Chasing Light app in full and The Chase community, for less than a coffee a week. Start with a free account and upgrade when you are ready."

Start with the app

Chasing Light reads the aurora, the golden hour, the Milky Way and the next storm for wherever you are, and tells you when it is actually worth going out. I built it because I was sick of guessing. The forecasts are free with your account. The planner, the AR sky, the alerts and the camera settings are Chaser Pro. It is landing on iPhone soon, and your free account carries straight into it.

Night sky and AR Pro

Hold your phone up and see where the Milky Way core, the planets and the meteor showers will sit, hours before they get there. Plan the alignment at home, then follow it in the field.

Golden hour, scored Free

Our own colour model reads the cloud, the horizon and the light path and scores every sunrise and sunset this week, so you know which evening to drive for.

Storm chasing Coming soon

Live lightning, storm cells tracked near you, and a Chase Score built from the ingredients that actually matter. Play the last few hours and the next few to plan the intercept.

Settings for your kit Pro

Tell it your camera and lens and it hands you aperture, shutter, ISO and white balance for the scene in front of you, with the focus and filter notes to go with it.

Chasing Light on Apple Watch: tonight's aurora, Kp 4.7

On your Apple Watch Pro

Tonight’s verdict for your spot, the aurora, the Milky Way, the golden hour and the storm, a glance away on your wrist. Add it to your watch face and Kp is there every time you check the time.

What a free account gets you

No purchase needed. Sign up and all of this is yours, on the website and in the app.

The forecasts

Aurora, golden hour, the Milky Way and the next storm, read for wherever you are. The forecasts in the app are free. The planner and the alerts that go with them are Pro.

About the app

Your bookings

Every trip you have booked, the dates, what is paid and what is left, and the details for the people you will be shooting alongside.

My bookings

Bucket list

Save the workshops and courses you are dreaming about, with the real spots left on every date.

My bucket list

A look inside The Chase

A preview of the community feed and the monthly challenge, so you can see what the Pro members are up to before you join them.

Have a look

Emblems

One for every workshop you have done with me. A bit of a brag wall, and I am all for it.

My emblems

Referrals

With Chaser Pro on the website you get your own link. Your mate’s first month is free, and when they start paying, you get a month free.

Refer a mate

Take a look inside

What The Chase looks like

A private space just for members. Here is what you walk into.

The Chase community feed in the Chasing Light app

A daily feed

Share your work, ask anything, swap locations and get unstuck fast.

The Aurora Chat in the Chasing Light app, shown with a sample conversation

Trip rooms and aurora chat

Every departure has its own room, and when the sky lights up the aurora chat does too.

The Courses tab of the Library in the Chasing Light app: your courses, private sessions and downloads

Your library

Every guide, recording and download you own, kept in one place and yours to keep.

The monthly challenge in the Chasing Light app: October's theme, Reflections

Monthly challenges

A fresh theme each month, the members vote, and the winner takes home a prize.

Josh Beames
Your host

Learn alongside Josh Beames

A professional Nikon photographer and official Nikon School lecturer, supported by Nikon Australia. For over a decade I have taught thousands of photographers in the field and online. The Chase is where I share what I am working on and learning, every single month.

Loved by photographers

What photographers say

"Every time I do a course with Josh I learn so many new techniques and tips. He knows his way around so many cameras and can show you quick ways to get the best from the camera. With an emphasis on composure, he has taken my photos to a new level, bringing amazing insight and interest to my end product. There are so many photos that I can can enlarge as incredible art pieces. Sharing his time around, everyone feels their needs have been taken care of. If you want a great instructor who is personable, easy to understand and imparts heaps of knowledge, do a course with Josh."

PS Paul S

"If ever I see a Nikon course with Josh, I immediately book myself in. I cannot pick a favourite out of those I have done, because they are all my faves. Josh has a down to earth, relaxed style of teaching that actually brings impact to the course content. He teaches as a photographer speaking to fellow photographers. This in no way diminishes what he has to say, but because you feel as though you are part of something, the information being delivered stays with you. He is a master of composition and lighting, and dares to be different. His courses are fun, full of beautiful images, and packed with information about how to make amazing images of your own."

PR Prue

"I've done a couple of workshops with Josh now and I can't recommend him highly enough. The vibe is always chill and fun & you'll walk away with so many images and memories that you love. And also, if you're anything like me, you'll go home and book a few more workshops."

Free vs Chaser Pro

Start free, upgrade when you're ready

A free account gets you the forecasts and your member pages. Chaser Pro unlocks the tools that move the needle.

FreeChaser Pro
The forecasts: aurora, golden hour, clear sky and storm (coming soon)✓✓
Night sky planner and the AR sky—✓
Exact camera settings for your kit—✓
Storm tools (coming soon): lightning, ingredients, the next 24 hours, Chase mode—✓
Alerts and notifications—✓
The Chase feed and the aurora chatPreview✓
The monthly photo challengeViewEnter and vote
Map Packs, scouted location guides Coming soonBuy per packEvery pack
Bookings, bucket list and emblems✓✓
Referrals: give a month, get a month—✓
Simple pricing

Get Chaser Pro

No lock-in. Cancel anytime in a click. Keep everything you have downloaded.

Monthly

A$14.99 / month
Billed monthly
  • Everything in Chaser Pro
  • Cancel anytime
Best value

Annual

A$89.99 / year
Save A$89.89
  • Everything in Chaser Pro
  • Six months free vs paying monthly
  • Your founding price, kept while you stay subscribed

Not on sale just yet. Create your free account and you will be first through the door at this price.

Every plan starts with a free 14-day trial. Cancel in a click before it ends and you pay nothing.

Good to know

Questions, answered

Is this for beginners or experienced photographers?

Both. The forecasts and the camera settings meet you where you are: beginners get a clear read on when to go and what to set, more advanced shooters get the planner and the AR sky.

Do I need Chaser Pro to use the app?

No. The app is free with your account and so are the forecasts. Chaser Pro unlocks the night sky planner and AR sky, exact camera settings for your kit, the storm tools (coming soon), alerts and The Chase.

When can I enter the monthly challenge?

As soon as you've made your first Chaser Pro payment. On the free trial that's when your trial ends, or you can start your paid plan early and enter straight away. The free trial is once per account. You can follow every challenge, and see who won, from day one.

What are Map Packs?

Location guides for the places worth the trip. Each pack puts 50 scouted spots in one region on your map in the app, with the best light, the camera settings and how to get there. The first packs are on the way. You will be able to buy a pack on its own, and Chaser Pro will include every one.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. There is no lock-in. Cancel in a click and you keep everything you have bought or downloaded.

Is A$89.99 the price for good?

It is the founding price while the app earns its track record. It will rise for new members later, and anyone who joins at this price keeps it for as long as they stay subscribed.

What if I am already in a course or workshop?

Perfect. Your bookings, handbook and trip rooms come with your free account, and Chaser Pro is the layer that keeps you shooting between trips.

Member sign in

Log in to reach your dashboard, your library and your saved trips, or create a free account in about a minute.

Trouble logging in? Email hello@chasingperspectives.com and we will sort it out.

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