Today, I'm excited to share my tips for finding great locations, which will hopefully help you find some new locations!

• There's an app for that.

Of course there is! The Sun Surveyor app allows you to not only scout locations effectively, but to plan and get the perfect shot. Different modules allow you to see exactly where the sun (or moon) will be at your location at a certain time. Sun Surveyor can also give you a golden hour time range. It is so helpful. There are many other similar apps available, too.

• Put Google to work for you.

Maybe you're new to the area and you have absolutely no clue where to begin. Perhaps you're just plain tired of your current locations. Google Street View can help you find a perfectly picturesque field, or a vintage beach shack. Be sure to note or write down addresses, then get out there yourself (with property owner permission, if necessary).