Location Scout

Overview

Your location library. Every place you photograph, scout, or want to remember goes here. Locations can be linked to bookings, environmental data, and moon alignment calculations.

iPhone iPad/Mac
iPhone

Location Types

TypeExamples
CoastalBeach, cliff, harbour
IndoorChurch, warehouse, venue
LandscapeMoorland, fields, mountains
LandmarkHistoric Building, a natural wonder
StudioCommercial studio space
UrbanCity streets, rooftops
WildlifeNature reserves, hides

Accessing Locations

Planning tab → Locations

The location list can be filtered by type using the chips at the top:

  • All
  • Coastal
  • Landmark
  • Studio
  • Urban
  • Wildlife
  • Favourites (locations you’ve pinned)

On iPad and Mac, a map panel shows all your locations as pins.

Adding a Location

  1. Tap +
  2. Enter:
    • Name (required)
    • Type — Select from the location type list
    • Rating — 1 to 5 stars
    • Notes — Anything useful to remember
  3. Tap Save

Using the Map you can search for towns, cities, places of interest. Selecting one from the list that appears beneath the map will populate the Name, Address and update the Coordinates.

If the location is near where you are, you can drag the map to the desired location. You can expand the map to make this process easier.

The location’s coordinates are automatically captured from the address for use in all environmental calculations.

Location Detail Sheet

Tapping a location opens a sheet with four tabs:

Overview Tab

  • Name, type, star rating
  • Address with map link
  • Your personal notes
  • Quick links to Weather, Light and Tides (if relevant)

Scout Tab

  • Coordinates and Elevation
  • Shows live data for today if available:
    • Sunrise / sunset
    • Golden hour windows
    • Moon phase
  • Moon alignment Planner

Photos Tab

  • Photos of the location you’ve added
  • Tap any photo to open the full-screen gallery viewer
  • Pinch to zoom in the gallery
  • Tap Add Reference Photo to add from your camera roll or take a new photo

Access Tab

  • Parking notes
  • Public access vs. private land
  • Access restrictions (e.g., dawn to dusk only)
  • Permits

Editing a Location

From the location detail sheet, tap Edit to modify any field.

Pinning a Location as a Favourite

Tap the star icon (☆) in the location detail to pin it. Favourites appear in the Dashboard’s quick-access strip.