Take three minutes to check out this inspirational, well-shot video featuring some great advice from smartphone photographer Dilshad Corleone about shooting, composing and telling a story with an image.
Of his practice, Dilshad says…
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Phoneography 101 – discover the secrets of fab phone photography!
The clever people over at Photojojo are offering an online course in which you can learn photography fundamentals for your favourite camera – your phone!
And it’s an offer too good to refuse… the special introductory price is just $5 and you receive a bonus FREE $5 Photojojo Gift Card when you finish!
iPhone classes start 1st March 2013
(Android classes coming soon)
Photojojo University’s Phoneography 101 is a 4-week course that teaches you the principles of photography through the lens of your phone.
Twice a week you’ll receive an email with a simple and fun lesson that ends with a challenge to help you consolidate your new skills.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Fancy a telephoto lens for your iPhone?
Well, then here it is!
This little (big) lens gives iPhone shots uber-telephoto powers… 8x the powers to be exact! Powers never thought possible with the iPhone’s built-in lens.
Here’s how it works: the lens comes with a sleek, matte black iPhone case. Just twist the lens onto the case, compose your shot, twist the grip on the manual focus ring to make it sharp, then click!
Here are some sample images…
Is it ethical to shoot reportage images with iPhone apps?
Bomb blast, Libya
© Benjamin Lowy – Reportage by Getty Images
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Ben Lowy is an award-winning conflict photographer and photojournalist considered controversial by some because he captures his images with an iPhone.
Of his work, Ben says:
For years, I have worked with bulky digital cameras, always mindful of the technical manoeuvres from setting the shutter speed and aperture to editing and toning on a computer screen. In the last two years I have discovered that my iPhone has allowed me to capture scenes without feeling that I am once again on the job. To “point and shoot” has been a liberating experience. It has allowed me to rediscover the excitement of seeing imperfections and happy accidents rendered through the lens of my handheld device. I am able to create imagery, edit, and transmit all these images, creating a modern and efficient workflow for the most inefficient of pursuits – self expression.
Here are some more images that Ben shot while on assignment in Libya last year…
Use Instagram as a Mac screensaver with Screenstagram
So what is Screenstagram?
Quite simply, it’s a screensaver for your Mac that displays Instagram images in a beautifully suited array on your idling screen.
More top tips for fabulous phone photos!
The best camera
I wouldn’t be without my DSLR, 35mm film camera or medium-format Diana, but there’s much to be said for the portability and spontaneity provided by my ever-handy phone camera.
Ultimately, as Art by Nullality asserts, the best camera is the one with you, don’t you think?
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