Landscape vs. Portrait: Which Orientation to Use?
When I first started taking photos with my phone, I often held the phone upright, in portrait orientation, without giving it a second thought. (more…)Step-by-Step: How I Created This Photo
Sometimes you have to create the scene that you want, and that was the case with this photo. I really wanted a silhouetted subject to contrast with the bright colors of the ocean, but I didn't have enough time to wait for someone to walk by on their own. So, I got some help. First, take a look the beach, as it appeared when we (Erin and I) arrived: Pretty, but the shot is missing something....My 8 Favorite Photo Apps
When I began to get serious about taking good pictures with my phone, I realized the days of simply opening up the camera app, clicking away, and posting whatever picture resulted were behind me. Over the past 6-8 months, I've tried a wide variety of photo taking, photo editing, and photo modifying apps for iPhone. Here are the ones I keep on my phone (in order of how often I use them): 1. iPhone's native...Step by Step Image: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Today, I want to take you through the steps I took to frame and edit a photo I recently took of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, VA.How and When to Use Blur Effects
I often browse Instagram for inspiration, because you can find some really cool photos and then try to create something similar on your own. It can be a great source of ideas, and a way to improve my own skills. Recently, I've seen a number of awesome images that use blur effects with great success. I haven't really used it a lot in the past, so of course I decided to try it out with my next photo....Step by Step Image: Payne’s Prairie
There are really two parts to making a great photo: taking the shot, and editing the shot. I've been on a journey to improve my skills in both, and occasionally I'll be taking you through the exact steps I used to take a photo from the composition to the original shot to the final edited version. I'm hoping this level of candidness (rather than simply telling you what apps I used) will actually help you improve...3 Tips For Using the Sky in Smartphone Photos
Getting the sky to look good can be one of the trickiest things to do when taking pictures with a smartphone. Whether too light or too dark or too something, the sky doesn't always play nice. I've spent a lot of time learning and practicing and here are a few things I pay attention to when it comes to getting the sky looking right:About:
Thanks for visiting! I'm Brian, and I'm on a mission to prove that your smartphone is the only camera you need. I have no photography background, and I've never owned an expensive DSLR. I simply enjoy taking the best photos I can with the device I carry with me everywhere - my phone! iPhone photography is only a hobby for me, but as I go, I'll share my stories and photos, along with any tricks I've learned. I hope you'll follow along and be inspired to take better smartphone photos yourself!
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