Pack with intent
Review essential and optional gear before leaving or setting up.
Offline photography field guide
Prepare your next shoot in minutes.
Turn a shooting idea into a calm plan: what to bring, settings to try first, what to watch while composing, and a calculation when the shot needs one.
One-time purchase. The US App Store currently shows $4.99; price, tax, compatibility, and availability can differ by storefront.
The problem
A great subject does not wait for a long search.
When light or movement changes, generic “perfect settings” are not useful. ShotInstruct gives you a transparent starting point and the reason to change it.
Start without guessing
Use testable ranges tied to the scene, support, light, and subject movement.
Keep attention on the frame
Carry short composition cues, safety notes, and a persistent checklist.
Inside ShotInstruct
See the field recipe in action.
These screenshots come directly from ShotInstruct and show the same practical flow you use in the app.
Every screenshot on this page uses the English interface. Suggested settings are starting points to test and adjust for your scene.
Calm by design
Useful in the field, private in the app.
Works offline
Core guides, images, field recipes, and calculators are included with the app.
No account or ads
Open the app and use it without registration, advertising, or an account flow.
Local progress
Favorites and checklist progress stay on your device; the app has no in-app analytics or cloud sync.
- Works offline
- No account, ads, or in-app tracking
- Settings are starting points
Try before the store
Useful tools, with the method in plain view.
The calculators on this website use the same calculation methods as the app and explain the assumptions behind each result.
Price and compatibility
One purchase. No subscription inside the app.
Apple devices
Built for iPhone and iPad with iOS/iPadOS 14 or later. Check the current listing for device compatibility.
Android devices
Built for Android phones and tablets running Android 6.0 (API 23) or later. Store compatibility can vary.
What you receive
25 photography types and effects, 11 fundamentals, 10 composition guides, 10 field recipes, and four calculators.
Questions before buying
Straight answers.
Does ShotInstruct work offline?
Yes. The guides, images, recipes, and calculators are included with the app, so you can use them without internet. You only need a connection to download the app or open an external support link.
Are the settings exact?
They are practical starting points, not fixed rules. Use them for your first test shot, then adjust for the light, movement, lens, support, and the look you want.
Does the app collect data?
No. You can use ShotInstruct without an account, ads, or in-app tracking. Your favorites and checklist progress stay on your device.
Is there a subscription?
No. ShotInstruct is a one-time purchase. Your final price, taxes, and family-sharing options depend on your App Store or Google Play region.
Take the full field guide with you
The paid app bundles field recipes, guides, calculators, and local saved items for use without an account or connection.