# Crowdsourced Photography Apps This App Offers Tips On Local Photography Sites, Transit & Weather By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-05-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explorest-photography-app References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/explorest-photo-scounting-app/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/app/explorest-photo-location-insights/id1227446332?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=8) Explorest is an innovative [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-one) photography app that is designed to make it possible for users to go about getting tips, tricks and inside scoops on the [best photography sites in their area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geoclick) so that they can go about getting the best snaps for their [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sseennapp) feed. This photography app, which is currently available to shutterbugs in Singapore and California, works by taking a wide array of information from users, including the GPS coordinates of their photo spots, map compatibility as well as details on hard-to-find locations from which to take great photos. What's more, the app even offers such details as transit instructions and weather, so that you can plan your next photography mission. By crowdsourcing data from other app users, the Explorest photography app helps camera enthusiasts expand their horizons and help others to do the same, making this a great example of solidarity via social media. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crowdsourced Photography:** The trend of crowdsourcing data for photography locations and tips. - **Location-based Photography Apps:** The trend of using GPS coordinates and map compatibility for photography apps. - **Social Media Solidarity:** The trend of fostering community and sharing knowledge through social media platforms. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing apps that crowdsource data and provide location-based information for photographers. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found in leveraging location-based information and photography tips for travel and tourism apps. - **Mobile App Development:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating photography apps that utilize crowdsourced data, GPS coordinates, and map compatibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [City Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-exploration-app.md) - [Sunset-Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharing-sunset.md) - [Creative Photo Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic.md) - [AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journi.md) - [Community Travel Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelshare.md) - [Real-Time App-Based City Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-welcome-app.md) - [Location-Based Photo Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-picture-albums.md) - [AI-Powered Adventure Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-chaser.md) - [Photo Editing Mobile Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-one.md)