Amateur Photographer

Photography apps

Cost

Many of the best editing apps are free to use, with some even offering extra paid features. Mapping apps often involve a fee.

Pinpoint accuracy

Mapping and planning apps allow you to check where the sun will rise and fall at any location for the best shot possible.

Editing

All apps have an image window to view edits and offer pinch control for zooming in and out. Some apps offer raw support, too.

Ease of use

Editing apps often provide one-touch effects for speed and ease alongside a range of manual controls.

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OS Maps

• Free and paid options • www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk

When you head out on a shoot, never underestimate the importance of having a map. Not only does it help you to find locations and plot routes, it's also invaluable when trekking in areas where adverse weather conditions could seriously impede your ability to navigate. In short, if you're in the hills or mountains, having some kind of map and compass can mean the difference between life and death.

OS Maps is a navigation app that offers three types of subscription to help you plan, edit, record and view routes on your smartphone. The basic free account allows you to import GPX files (pre-plotted GPS routes), and provides access to Standard, Explorer and

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