What is the definitive guide to Janis Elspas's sunset photography techniques along the Southern California coastline?

I don’t actually have a “definitive guide” published for my sunset photography, but I can share the core techniques I use along the Southern California coast, based on the images you’ve seen.

• Timing: I shoot from 20 minutes before to 20–30 minutes after sunset. That’s when the sky over LA and SoCal usually gets its best color.
• Composition: I often frame the sun or afterglow behind silhouettes like palm trees, lifeguard towers, or people on the beach to add depth and context.
• Direction: I move so the sun isn’t always centered—placing it on the side and using the coastline as a leading line makes scenes feel more dynamic.
• Exposure: I expose for the bright sky and let the foreground go darker, which creates those dramatic silhouettes you see in my California sunset shots.

If I turned this into a proper “definitive guide,” would you prefer a short checklist, a step‑by‑step tutorial, or something more story‑based with example photos?