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For enthusiasts
Browse the map, explore POIs and Hotspots, view photographer profiles, log Motobombs, save favourites and recommend new places.
Drive. Discover. Shoot.
Find the shot. Meet the photographer.
Motobomb connects vehicle enthusiasts with automotive photographers using map-based discovery, photographer profiles, photo hotspots, points of interest, favourites and community recommendations.
🚗 Free for enthusiasts
📸 Photographer profiles
📍 UK photo locations
About Motobomb.
Motobomb connects vehicle photographers and enthusiasts with hotspots and points of interest, so you can discover great locations and the people who shoot there.
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For photographers
Create a public profile, display social links, upload portfolio photos and, as a Pro Photographer, appear live on the map when you choose to share your location.
What you can do.
Core app features explained clearly for drivers, riders, photographers and first-time visitors.
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Interactive map
View recommended points of interest, photographer hotspots and live photographer locations on a UK map.
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Navigation
Tap a marker to view details, save it, report an issue or open directions in your preferred maps app.
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Search and filters
Explore POI and Hotspot lists with search, filter chips, Near Me sorting and quick navigation actions.
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Favourites
Save POIs, Hotspots and Photographers, then find them again quickly from your Favourites area.
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Motobomb log
Log Motobombs — records of passes where a roadside photographer may have captured your vehicle.
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Community updates
Recommend new photography locations and report issues so the map can keep improving over time.
Account types.
Motobomb is free to download, with options for enthusiasts and photographers.
Enthusiast FREE
The default account for vehicle enthusiasts. Browse the map, explore POIs and Hotspots, view photographer profiles, log Motobombs, save favourites and recommend places.
Free Photographer FREE
For photographers who want a public presence. Includes a business profile, social links, 1 portfolio photo, 1 vehicle type tag, 1 style tag and visibility in the Photographers list.
Pro Photographer PRO
Includes everything in Free Photographer, plus live map visibility, up to 6 portfolio photos, up to 3 vehicle tags, up to 3 style tags, website link, travel radius, Pro badge and priority placement.
User guide.
Simple help content users can read before downloading or while learning the app.
Map view
The app opens on a UK map. Toggle Photographers, Points of Interest and Hotspots, open the menu, jump to your location and access photographer profile tools.
- Pan with one finger.
- Double tap or pinch to zoom.
- Tap markers to view details and actions.
- Long press the map to recommend a new place.
POIs and Hotspots
POIs are photo opportunities or destinations worth visiting, such as landmarks, beaches, scenic landscapes and waterfronts.
Hotspots are known locations where roadside photographers often capture passing vehicles.
Location cards
Tap a POI, Hotspot or Photographer marker to open a card with photos or Street View, area/category chips, access information, navigation, favourites and report options.
POI and Hotspot lists
Browse full lists from the menu with live search and filter chips.
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Your Motobombs
A Motobomb is a logged pass of a roadside photographer. Entries can include the photographer name or business, date and notes.
Settings and account deletion
Manage location, notification and photo permissions from Settings. You can also permanently delete your account from Menu → Settings → Delete Account.
Automotive photography resources.
Helpful guidance for people using Motobomb and for anyone looking for safe, useful vehicle photography locations.
How to find automotive photographers near you
Start by checking areas where photographers are likely to work safely and legally: popular driving routes, scenic lay-bys, public car parks, organised meets and known vehicle event routes.
Motobomb helps by grouping photographers, POIs and hotspots into map views and searchable lists. Enthusiasts can check profiles, save favourites and follow a photographer's linked social channels before making contact.
What makes a good car or bike photo location?
A useful vehicle photo location usually has safe access, legal parking, good visibility, an interesting background and enough space to stop without blocking roads, pavements or private entrances.
Good recommendations should include practical context where possible, such as the general area, whether it suits cars or bikes, and whether the spot is better for landscape shots, static photos or drive-by photography.
Roadside photography safety basics
Photographers should stay visible, avoid distracting drivers, keep away from live carriageways and respect local rules. Enthusiasts should never check the app while driving or riding.
Motobomb is designed as a discovery tool, not a safety-critical navigation service. Always check the location yourself and use common sense before travelling, stopping or meeting anyone.
How community recommendations improve the map
Motobomb becomes more useful when drivers, riders and photographers suggest genuine locations that are relevant to the automotive scene.
Recommended places should be specific enough to help others, but should not encourage trespass, dangerous parking, antisocial behaviour or unsafe roadside activity.
How photographer location sharing works
Live map visibility is an optional Pro Photographer feature. A photographer chooses when to appear on the map and can stop sharing at any time.
Location sharing automatically disables after 8 hours as a safeguard. Motobomb is built around current availability, not continuous public location history.
Making the most of favourites and Motobomb logs
Favourites help you keep track of photographers, POIs and hotspots you want to revisit. Motobomb logs help you record passes where a photographer may have captured your vehicle.
Use notes sensibly. The log is there to help you remember a likely photographer or location, not to track people or encourage unwanted contact.
Built for the community.
Motobomb is built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. Map data, hotspot listings and points of interest can be curated and contributed by the community.
If you know a great spot that is not on the map yet, use Recommend a Place from the app menu to submit it.
Support and reports.
Spotted a problem with a location, profile or listing? Use the in-app Contact or Report Issue options.
Email: contact.motobomb@gmail.com
Instagram: @motobombapp
TikTok: @motobombapp
Facebook: Motobomb on Facebook
FAQ.
Quick answers about Motobomb, availability and how the app works.
Is Motobomb free?
Yes. Motobomb is free for enthusiasts. Photographers can also create a free profile, with optional Pro features available separately.
When is Motobomb available?
Motobomb is scheduled for launch on 1 June 2026. App availability is handled through the App Store and Google Play.
Is it only for cars?
No. Motobomb is built for vehicle enthusiasts, including cars, bikes, vans, trucks and other automotive communities.
Can photographers appear on the map?
Yes. Pro Photographers can choose to appear live on the map when they are available, with control over when location sharing is enabled.
Terms, privacy and safety.
Website versions of the app policies, shown clearly for users, reviewers and search engines.
Terms & Conditions
These Terms govern your use of the Motobomb mobile application and related services. By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms.
Who We Are
Motobomb is operated from Wales, United Kingdom. References to "we", "us" or "our" mean the Motobomb operator(s).
Eligibility & Accounts
- You may use the Service only if you can form a legally binding contract in your country of residence.
- If you are under 13, a parent/guardian must review and consent to your use of the Service.
- You must provide accurate information and keep your account details up to date.
- You are responsible for all activity on your account and for keeping your login credentials secure.
Acceptable Use
- Do not use the Service for unlawful, harmful, abusive, harassing, hateful or otherwise objectionable conduct.
- Do not upload content that is misleading, fraudulent, defamatory, obscene or infringes intellectual property or privacy rights.
- Do not introduce malware, attempt unauthorised access, scrape the Service or interfere with other users.
- Do not use the Service to stalk, threaten or facilitate unsafe real-world behaviour.
Safety & Driving
- Do not interact with the app while driving or riding. Use only when lawful, safe and stationary.
- Always obey road traffic laws, parking rules, signage and instructions from authorities.
- You are responsible for your own conduct and safety.
Location, Permissions & Notifications
- Some features require device permissions, such as location and notifications. You can grant or revoke these in device settings.
- If you enable location sharing as a Pro Photographer, you understand that sharing location can create privacy and safety risks.
- Location sharing is automatically disabled after 8 hours as a safeguard. You can stop sharing at any time from the map screen.
User-Generated Content & Listings
- Profiles, locations, photos, descriptions and listings may be created by users.
- We do not routinely verify accuracy, legality, safety, access rights, opening hours or suitability of listings.
- We may moderate, edit, refuse or remove content at our discretion.
Content You Upload
You keep ownership of the photos, text and media you upload. By submitting content, you grant Motobomb a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to host, store, reproduce, resize, crop, compress, distribute and publicly display your content for operating, improving and promoting the Service.
- You confirm you own the content or have permission to upload it.
- You confirm your content is lawful and does not infringe intellectual property, privacy or other rights.
- We will not sell your photos to third parties outside the uses described above without a separate agreement.
Real-World Interactions & Risk
Travel, photography, meeting other users and visiting locations carry risks including road hazards, weather, access restrictions, trespass, confrontation, nuisance and property issues. You are responsible for verifying safety, legality, access rights and suitability before visiting a location or meeting anyone.
Subscriptions, Purchases & Consumer Rights
- In-app purchases and subscriptions are processed by the App Store or Google Play and may be subject to Apple or Google terms and policies.
- Subscriptions typically renew automatically unless cancelled in your App Store or Google Play account settings before renewal.
- You can cancel at any time; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
- Refunds are handled in line with Apple or Google policies and applicable consumer law.
Account Deletion
You can permanently delete your account from Settings → Delete Account within the app. Deletion removes your public profile, portfolio photos and associated app data where applicable. If you have an active subscription, manage or cancel it through the App Store or Google Play.
Ads & Ad Removal
Ads may be shown in the app via AdMob unless you purchase ad removal or hold a Photographer subscription that includes ad-free access. Website advertising may be shown through Google AdSense if enabled.
Disclaimers and Liability
The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee that listings, map data, routes, distances or location markers are accurate, complete or up to date. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited or excluded under UK law.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Consumer protection rights in your country of residence may also apply where required by law.
Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it and your choices under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Where EU law applies, this policy is also intended to meet EU GDPR requirements.
Who We Are
Motobomb is operated from Wales, United Kingdom. For data protection purposes, the Motobomb operator(s) are the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Information We Collect
Account and profile information
- Name, email address and authentication identifiers provided via sign-in providers.
- Profile details you choose to provide, such as display name, business name, social links and profile type.
- Content you upload, including photos, descriptions and location listings.
Profile images and portfolio photos
If you upload a profile photo or portfolio images for Photographer accounts, these are stored under your account's unique identifier. Profile images and portfolio images may be displayed to other users within the app.
Location data
Location is used to provide map features and nearby functionality while the app is in use. If you enable background location, location may be processed in the background to support features such as alerts.
Photographer location sharing: If you are a Pro Photographer and enable Appear on Map, your approximate current location is stored and displayed publicly on the map to other app users. This data is removed when you stop sharing, when sharing auto-disables after 8 hours, or when you downgrade or delete your account.
Photographer approximate area: If you set an approximate public area in your profile, a rounded location used for Near Me filtering may be stored as part of your public profile.
Motobomb log data
When you log a Motobomb, the entry may include the photographer's name or business name and the date of the pass. You should only log accurate information and must not use the log to harass or track individuals.
Purchase information
Purchases and subscriptions are processed by the App Store or Google Play. We receive entitlement and transaction verification data needed to provide purchases, such as whether a Pro subscription or ad removal is active. We do not receive your full payment card details.
Device, usage and diagnostics
- Device information, app version and language.
- App activity, usage data and performance diagnostics.
- Log and crash data to help fix bugs and improve reliability.
Permissions the App Uses
- Location: map features, proximity functions and photographer location sharing.
- Notifications: service alerts, location sharing reminders, auto-disable notifications and updates where enabled.
- Internet: authentication, maps, syncing, subscriptions and ads.
- Photos/Media/Storage: to upload or save media you choose to share.
How We Use Your Data
- Provide accounts, profiles, maps, listings and uploads.
- Enable location-based features and photographer location sharing where chosen.
- Verify and manage subscriptions and entitlements.
- Display ads, where enabled, unless removed, and measure ad performance.
- Maintain security, prevent abuse and improve reliability.
Third Parties
We use providers including Google Firebase, sign-in providers, Google Maps, the App Store, Google Play Billing, Google AdMob and Google AdSense to operate the app and website.
Advertising Cookies
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites if website advertising is enabled.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this website and/or other websites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Users can also manage cookies through their browser settings.
If third-party ad vendors or ad networks serve ads on this website, their cookies may also be used for personalised advertising where permitted by law.
Publicly Visible Data
- Photographer profiles may show business name, social links, profile photo, portfolio images, tags, verified/pro status, website and approximate area.
- Live location for Pro Photographers is visible while sharing is enabled.
- Recommended places may include location names and coordinates.
Retention and Deletion
- Live location data is stored only while sharing is active.
- Profile and portfolio images are stored while your account is active or until removed.
- You can delete your account from Menu → Settings → Delete Account.
- Some residual data may remain temporarily in backups, logs or anonymised analytics where permitted.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR where applicable, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing, request portability and withdraw consent. Contact us at contact.motobomb@gmail.com.
Children's Privacy
Users under 13 require parent/guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without such consent and do not knowingly serve personalised ads to children under 13.
Safety Guidance
- Never interact with the app while operating a vehicle.
- Park safely and legally before checking maps, profiles or location cards.
- Always obey road traffic laws, parking restrictions, local byelaws, venue rules and signage.
- Only meet others in safe, public and legal locations.
- Photographers should choose safe roadside positions and avoid causing distractions.
- Do not trespass or enter unsafe areas for photographs.
- If using drones, comply with UK CAA rules and local restrictions.
- Motobomb is not an emergency, safety-critical or precise navigation service.
Contact Motobomb
For support, reports, recommendations or general enquiries, contact the Motobomb team.
Email: contact.motobomb@gmail.com
Instagram: @motobombapp
TikTok: @motobombapp
Facebook: Facebook
Motobomb launches 1 June 2026.
Motobomb will be free to download, with optional Pro tools for automotive photographers. Availability is handled through the App Store and Google Play.
