Find the light.
Save the location.
Nail the shot.
ScoutTheShot is the field notebook for photographers - pin locations, log lighting and permit notes, and share full scouts with your team or clients in seconds.
Trusted by photographers shooting weddings, editorial, and commercial work
Everything you scout, in one place
Stop guessing - no more asking strangers for spots or burning gas driving around to find one.
Pin every location
Drop a pin, snap a reference photo, and save it forever - searchable by city, style, or shoot type.
Lighting & timing notes
Log golden hour windows, sun direction, and seasonal changes so you never chase bad light again.
Permits & access
Track permit requirements, contacts, and fees per location so nothing derails shoot day.
Share with your team
Build a scout list and share it with assistants, second shooters, or clients with one link.
Weather & sun tracking
See sunrise/sunset and weather overlays right on the map before you commit to a date.
Offline access
Scouts sync to your phone so location details are there even without signal.
From scouting trip to shoot day
Scout & save
Walk a location, drop a pin, and capture reference shots and notes in the moment.
Build your list
Organize saved spots into collections by city, mood, or client project.
Share & shoot
Send a scout link to your team or client, then head into shoot day fully prepped.
"ScoutTheShot replaced three group chats and a notes app. Now every location I've shot lives in one place - with the lighting notes I actually remember to check."
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