MVP in Development

Find the shot.
Learn the recipe.
Own the original.

A map-based community for photographers to discover photo locations, share shot recipes—Fuji film sims, Lightroom presets, LUTs, film stocks—and sell originals, RAWs, and licenses.

Discover Spots
Shot Recipe

Photography knowledge is scattered and gatekept

Finding great photo locations means scrolling through geo-tagged posts on Instagram, buying overpriced PDF guides, or hoping someone on Reddit shares their secrets.

And once you find a spot? Good luck figuring out exactly how the photographer achieved that look—the camera settings, the film simulation, the Lightroom preset, the time of day.

Location hunting is a scavenger hunt

Geo-tags are vague, guides are expensive, and the best spots stay hidden

"How did you edit this?" goes unanswered

Most photographers don't share their recipes—or they're buried in YouTube comments

No easy way to sell your work

Setting up a shop is complex; licensing is confusing; marketplaces take huge cuts

Everything in one place

Descubri combines location discovery, recipe sharing, and a creator marketplace into one seamless experience.

Map-Based Discovery

Explore photo spots on an interactive map. See what others have shot at each location. Filter by distance, style, or camera system.

Shot Recipes

Every post can include the full recipe: camera settings, Fuji film simulation, Lightroom preset, LUT, or film stock. Learn exactly how each shot was made.

Spot Protection

Creators control access. Show fuzzy locations publicly, reveal exact coordinates to purchasers or mutual followers. Protect your secret spots.

Sell Your Work

Offer full-resolution JPEGs, RAW files, or commercial licenses directly from your post. Stripe-powered payments with instant delivery.

Community First

Follow photographers you admire, bookmark favorite spots and recipes, like and comment. Built for genuine connection, not vanity metrics.

Mobile-Native

Built for iPhone and Android from day one. Capture a moment, add your recipe, pin the location, and share—all from the field.

Simple by design

Three steps from capture to community

1

Share your shot

Upload a photo, add a caption and tags. Our EXIF reader auto-fills camera settings when available.

2

Add the recipe & spot

Attach your film simulation, Lightroom preset, LUT, or film stock. Pin the location on the map—you control whether it's fuzzy or exact.

3

Connect & monetize

Others discover your work through the map and feed. Optionally sell full-res files, RAWs, or licenses with one-tap checkout.

Built for photographers who share

Whether you shoot Fuji, Lumix, film, or Lightroom—there's a place for you here.

Fuji Shooters

Share and discover film simulation recipes. Classic Chrome at golden hour? Portra 400 simulation? It's all here.

Lightroom Editors

Showcase your presets with the photos that made them. Let others see exactly what settings achieved your look.

Video Colorists

LUT creators using Lumix, Blackmagic, or any camera. Share your color grades alongside sample footage.

Film Photographers

Document which stock, development process, and scanning setup you used. Help others recreate the analog magic.

Sustainable revenue model

Multiple revenue streams without relying on ads

Transaction Fees

10-15% platform fee on photo, RAW, and license sales. Creators keep the majority of their earnings.

AI Credit Packs

One-time credit purchases for AI features: recipe matching, edit analysis, and smart tagging.

Affiliate Revenue

Earn referral commissions when users purchase gear, film, or software mentioned in recipes.

Development roadmap

Building in public with clear milestones

Q4 2025

Foundation

  • Core architecture
  • Auth & profiles
  • Database design
  • Image pipeline
Q1 2026

MVP Launch

  • Posts & recipes
  • Map discovery
  • Social features
  • Stripe payments
Q2 2026

AI Features

  • Recipe matching
  • Edit analysis
  • Smart tagging
  • Content moderation
Q3 2026

Creator Tools

  • Booking system
  • Portfolio pages
  • Bundle sales
  • Analytics

Meet the founder

Solo founder building the tool I wish existed

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Oscar Leon
Founder & Developer

Software engineer and photographer hobbyist. I build products at startups. Passionate about making photography knowledge more accessible.

About Descubri

Descubri (Spanish for "I discovered") was born from frustration. As a photographer, I spent hours hunting for locations across scattered Instagram posts and Reddit threads. When I found a great spot, I'd wonder—what film simulation did they use? What Lightroom preset? What time of day?

I'm building Descubri to be the all-in-one resource I wish existed: a map-based community where photographers share not just their photos, but the full story of how they were made—and optionally monetize their work without the complexity of setting up a store.

2026
Founded
MVP
Stage
Solo
Team

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