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Near Me  ·  Hidden Gems  ·  Free on iPhone
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Travel photographers Weekend hobbyists Beginners learning composition Street photographers Landscape & nature shooters
Near Me Hidden Gems Golden Hour Best Views City Highlights Landmarks Blue Hour Hidden Gems Near Me Best Views & Nature Real-Time Conditions Free on iPhone

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

Five modes, real-time conditions, and guides personalised to your camera and experience level.

LightScout home screen Near Me — Scout This Location Hidden Gems guide Weather and light conditions Top Spots list
01 — Home
Five modes, one tap away
Near Me, Hidden Gems, Best Views, City Highlights, and Landmarks — all from the home screen.

Two ways to scout.

Instant results for right now, or plan ahead for any destination.

Instant

Near Me

You're already there. Get a guide in seconds.

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Tap Near Me

One button on the home screen. That's it.

02
Confirm your location

See where you are, check the credit cost, tap Scout This Location.

03
Get your guide

Best spots nearby, current conditions, golden hour times — personalised to your gear and level.

Planned

Hidden Gems & More

Travelling somewhere? Plan the perfect shoot.

01
Pick a mode

Hidden Gems, Best Views, City Highlights, or Landmarks & Architecture.

02
Choose when and where

Set the date and time, search the map or drop a pin at your destination.

03
Get your guide

Curated spots, directions, what makes each one special — save it for the day.

Built for real trips, real light, real shots.

Works with iPhone, Canon, Sony, Nikon, Leica, and Hasselblad.

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Photography Modes
Near Me · Hidden Gems · Best Views · City · Landmarks
Free
To Get Started
5 guides included, no card required
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Near Me Radius
Instant results for where you are
Free
5 guides included
No card required
Plus
50 guides / month
Enhanced scouting
Pro
150 guides / month
Deep analysis

Pick a mode. Get your guide.

Five ways to explore — from instant results to hidden discoveries.

Near Me

Tap once. Get an instant guide for exactly where you are right now.

NEW

Hidden Gems

Discover spots most people walk straight past — with explanations of what makes each one special.

Best Views & Nature

Parks, lakes, hills, and natural landscapes — the scenes worth the walk.

City Highlights

Urban scenes, street life, and local culture — the city as a photographer sees it.

Landmarks & Architecture

Structures, bridges, and architectural details — with tips on angles, light, and timing.

Free photography guides worldwide.

Best photo spots, golden hour timing, and pro tips for 40+ destinations.

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Kyoto
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London
United Kingdom
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New York City
United States
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Santorini
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Banff
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Barcelona
Spain
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Sydney
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What is LightScout?
LightScout is a free iPhone app that generates personalised photography guides for any location. Tell it your camera type and skill level, and it recommends the best photo spots nearby — with golden hour timing, weather conditions, composition tips, and directions.
Is LightScout free?
Yes. LightScout is free to download and includes 5 photo guides at no cost. If you want more, Plus gives you 50 guides per month and Pro gives you 150 — with enhanced analysis and deeper recommendations.
What camera types does it support?
LightScout works with any camera — iPhone, DSLR, mirrorless, compact, or drone. When you set your camera type, every guide adapts its tips, settings, and composition advice to match your gear.
How is this different from Google Maps or PhotoPills?
Google Maps shows you where things are, but not what's worth photographing or when the light is best. PhotoPills is a planning tool for experienced photographers. LightScout combines scouting, timing, weather, and personalised tips into one tap — designed for everyone from beginners to pros.
What are the five photography modes?
Near Me scans your current location instantly. Hidden Gems finds lesser-known spots most people miss. Best Views & Nature covers parks, lakes, and landscapes. City Highlights focuses on urban scenes and street life. Landmarks & Architecture guides you to structures, bridges, and design.
Do I need photography experience?
Not at all. LightScout adapts to your experience level — beginner, intermediate, or advanced. Beginners get simpler composition tips and more guidance. Advanced photographers get technical settings and creative ideas.
Can I use it when travelling?
Absolutely — that's what it's built for. Use Near Me when you arrive somewhere new, or search any destination before your trip. Saved guides are available offline so you don't need mobile data.
Is LightScout available on Android?
Not yet. LightScout is currently available on iPhone only. An Android version is planned — join the mailing list to be notified when it launches.

Built by a photographer,
for photographers.

"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

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Start finding better shots today.

Free to download. No photography experience needed. Works with your phone, your camera, your level.

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