Personalised Photo Guides
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photo spots
wherever you are.
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Five modes, real-time conditions, and guides personalised to your camera and experience level.
A free briefing every week — where to shoot right now, the light to catch it in, and the gear worth carrying. Written for travellers, not just pros.
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Read →Instant results for right now, or plan ahead for any destination.
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Best spots nearby, current conditions, golden hour times — personalised to your gear and level.
Travelling somewhere? Plan the perfect shoot.
Hidden Gems, Best Views, City Highlights, or Landmarks & Architecture.
Set the date and time, search the map or drop a pin at your destination.
Curated spots, directions, what makes each one special — save it for the day.
Every guide breaks the day into its real light windows — blue hour, golden hour, sunrise and sunset — each with a quality read, calculated for your exact spot, date and weather.
Best photo spots, golden hour timing, and pro tips for 40+ destinations.
Works with iPhone, Canon, Sony, Nikon, Leica, and Hasselblad.
Five ways to explore — from instant results to hidden discoveries.
Tap once. Get an instant guide for exactly where you are right now.
Discover spots most people walk straight past — with explanations of what makes each one special.
Parks, lakes, hills, and natural landscapes — the scenes worth the walk.
Urban scenes, street life, and local culture — the city as a photographer sees it.
Structures, bridges, and architectural details — with tips on angles, light, and timing.
Every week: new location guides, golden-hour timing, and the spots most people miss — free. Plus first access when LightScout lands on Android.
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"I built LightScout because I was tired of spending hours researching photo spots before every trip. Now I just open the app and go."
Tom Murton, Founder
Read the full story →Free to download. No photography experience needed. Works with your phone, your camera, your level.
