What are the signature techniques used by Janis Elspas to capture stunning California sunset scenes?

Timing: I usually stay from 20 minutes before sunset to 20–30 minutes after. That “magical moment right before the sun drops below the horizon” often has the richest color.

Composition: I anchor the frame with the shoreline, rocks, or silhouettes of people to give scale and depth.

Perspective: I often shoot low from the beach so the wet sand reflects the sky, doubling the color.

Simplicity: I look for clean, uncluttered scenes that highlight “simple beauty” rather than busy details.