# 012 Must-Have Apps for Nature Photographers

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Podcast: [Shutter Nonsense: A Nature Photography Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shutter-nonsense-a-nature-photography-podcast-7358102)
Published: 2025-10-21T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shutternonsense.podbean.com/e/012-must-have-apps-for-nature-photographers/
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## Resource

In Episode 12 of Shutter Nonsense, the hosts Michael and Jeffrey discuss their favorite apps for nature photographers to help with everything from pre-trip planning to campsite discovery and field navigation. Michael and Jeffrey provide insights on essential apps such as OnX Offroad, Google Earth, Gaia GPS, Windy, and more. They also share personal experiences and tips for maximizing the use of these apps to streamline photography trips. Join the Shutter Nonsense Patreon community to participate in post-episode conversations and share your own photography experiences! Available to free and paid members. www.patreon.com/ShutterNonsense Highlights Include: Pre-trip planning applications Using Google Earth for Scouting OnX and GaiaGPS Photo Pills and Other Planning Tools Garmin Devices for Safety Batteries and Power Management Camping and Public Land Access Apps Weather Apps First Aid and Wilderness Tools Packing Lists and Trip Planning Hidden Gems Related Links onX Off-Road: https://rstr.co/onxmaps/9982 (MR’s affiliate link) onX Backcountry: https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/app Gaia GPS: https://www.gaiagps.com/ Photopills: https://www.photopills.com/ SunQuest: https://sunquest.app/ AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/ PeakFinder: https://www.peakfinder.com/mobile/ PeakVisor: https://peakvisor.com/ Garmin Explorer: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/614327/ iOverlander: https://ioverlander.com/ Campendium: https://www.campendium.com/ The Dyrt: https://thedyrt.com/ National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/digital/nps-apps.htm Love’s Truck Stop: https://www.loves.com/my-love-rewards/loves-connect-app Windy: https://windy.app/ Weather Underground: https://www.wunderground.com/download Carrot Weather: https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather/ Red Cross: https://www.redc…

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