I started the evening off with asking, "What camera do you use? a DSLR, compact, iPhone...."
@Amy_Christa - I rely mostly on my iPhone then editing on my iPad
My hubby has that phone, it has similar settings to a DSLR and dare I say, I think it has a better camera than an iPhone!
@mypapercrush asked for "any tips for getting the best of your
photography if you've only got your iPhone?"
A top tip I got from A Beautiful Mess is to wipe the lens. You can check out all their top tips for iPhone photography over on their blog here
I am still amazed how technology has evolved and how it is possible to take a quality photo with a phone! My first mobile was only capable of calls and texts, O and playing snake (who remembers that??!)
@Creative_Mine -
I just recently got myself a new camera, I am on
the lookout for any tips that can be useful. Thanks, :).
My top tips are ~ I would play and try all the functions and see what results you get. Also re-read your camera instructions, I re-read mine after a year and found all sorts of
info I missed.
@ForestFlower23 - me too - I actually asked for a smart phone for my birthday JUST so I could have instagram!
@Kay_O - I use the insta editor but though I have the
app I don't actually use instagram!
@FlutterbyButton - I resisted Instagram for a long while as I felt it was just another social media platform to get bogged down in, now I love it! Also use Afterlight, great app.
@Amy_Christa - I use VSCO to edit most of my photos but I love
the in app edits Instagram has as well. My favourite photography app is TimerCam, I did a post
about my love for it http://tinyurl.com/ms5nlm9
I need to check out VSCO, I recommend A Color Story app.
(update) I used a Serif program which was free and I love picmonkey.com but I now use Photoshop which is brilliant and a step up from the free software.
I am so pleased this chat has inspired @Kay_O!
I asked @eyrea if she has tried taking photos outside to get the natural light ~ " On my balcony, in the shade :-). I've started
using the local park when weather allows."
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A top tip I got from A Beautiful Mess is to wipe the lens. You can check out all their top tips for iPhone photography over on their blog here
@eyrea - I don't know about iPhones, but my Android
lets you take photos by voice command. Helps avoid camera shake.
That is very cool, I asked Siri and he took me to the camera but he wouldn't take a picture for me! Unless there are other settings on the iPhone, I don't think it can take pics by voice command.
What's your #1 photography tip?
My tip is to use natural light
@Kay_O - I'd love natural light but currently my house
isn't ideal for that! I've got better at positioning under artificial though!
I'd highly recommend a natural light bulb, it can help.
@Kay_O - One thing I'd recommend is taking loads of
pics from different angles! Sometimes the strangest things work!
@ForestFlower23 - My top tip is learn to use macro settings for
close ups and invest in a mini tripod to keep camera steady!
I also would recommend
a tripod, stops the shakes!
What photography apps do you use? I love instagram!
@FlutterbyButton - I resisted Instagram for a long while as I felt it was just another social media platform to get bogged down in, now I love it! Also use Afterlight, great app.
@Baking_Betsy - I use also VSCO for all my phone edits. Really
lovely the app with great filters and a whole lot of editing control.
(update) I used a Serif program which was free and I love picmonkey.com but I now use Photoshop which is brilliant and a step up from the free software.
@Kay_O - I've used picmonkey a bit, loving
befunky.com at the moment, I did
all my current new photos on the blog using them!
Is there a blog whose photography you admire?
@Kay_O - I admire too many to mention, I want to take nicer photos from now on! It wasn't something I'd really thought about before!I am so pleased this chat has inspired @Kay_O!
I've mentioned them already but I'm currently loving A Beautiful Mess and I love the clean and crisp photography of
One Sheepish Girl
@eyrea reminded me of another great blog for photos - "Attic 24, Always has fantastic
light, pleasantly bright but not harsh. Hard to duplicate in my apartment".
I wanted to know if this has made a difference ~ "Certainly enough to venture out again. I've also used local café
tables."
I'm impressed with the effort it just shows that if you haven't got the right light at home there is a way around it.
It was a great chat, so thank you to everyone who joined in.
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