A lot of people have been asking me how I get such great photos on my iPhone. And yes, I have a few favorite apps I use most of the time. They can help to create the image and the look you are after, but keep in mind that the iPhone and its apps are just tools. Use your creative eye first and foremost. Never rely on your tools to do the work for you.
That being said here’s a list of photo apps on my iPhone (in no particular order). Check em out!
Are you looking for a casual photographer that will capture spectacular special moments in a “candid” style? What about just portraits? I specialize in capturing both styles for you and your family.
Let’s go take a walk in one of Calgary’s many parks and I will grab natural moments of your family without the images looking posed. I think this “candid” style is much more relaxed, more natural, and shows moments which are much more memorable.
Contact me now and ask about the Family Sessions which start at just $99 for a two hour session anywhere in Calgary. When we are done, I will edit the images and place the finished and print ready files on a CD which you can get printed anywhere.
Family Sessions
2 hrs $99
4 hrs $350
Infant Sessions
2 hrs $250
(Includes proper studio lighting brought to your location)
Weddings
Ceremony $550
Ceremony + Pictures after the event $990
Ceremony + Pictures after the event + Reception $1550
Glamour/Fashion
2 hrs $199
4 hrs $499
Industrial
1/2 Day $350
Full Day $650
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*All sessions receive a CD with final images. No prints provided.
We all could use a few pointers to improve our photography, and this post is going to do just that. I have compiled a few of my favorite tips that I have learned along the way in my photography career. Take note and maybe you can use them at your next gig!
To be perfectly honest, I did not really care about the fact that a new iPhone would be introduced this year when I bought my 3Gs in March of this year. I was perfectly happy with the fact that I just had an iPhone! I was blown away by how amazing it was in every aspect. This was a big deal!
Yes, summer is now gone. It’s cold. Day’s of running around with your beloved camera are over. No more fun. I definitely feel this way sometimes, and I find it hard to get into the mood to go shooting and then I feel terrible because I am not taking pictures. Here are some quick ideas to help change all that!
Create a photo project for yourself – Pick a theme and only shoot only that theme for the day, week or month. (if you choose the color red, only shoot things that have red as their color, communicate red or is the focal point in some way….get creative!) Go for lots of Photowalks, keeping your theme in mind. Here are a few to spark your imagination. Colors, shapes, objects, motion, age, texture, character, reflections.
Go to the thrift store and buy a cheap film camera to experiment with – Ever shoot with film? Try it with a $3 camera and check out your results!
Join photo groups on Flickr, Facebook and the likes - You can showcase your work very easily here as well as learn a thing or two. Don’t look for levels of expertise. Instead, look for shared interests and experiences. Don’t stick with your own age group—the best clubs have a wonderful mix of young and mature individuals.
Enter photo contests – Local and online. Check your newspapers and camera shops for anything. Here in Calgary, Vistek, The Camera Store and Saneal all offer seasonal contests.
Take a photo course – Check out your local college or university for a once-per week class and expand your knowledge!
365 pictures – Take one photo every single day of the year. Or you can do 30 in one month.
Take your camera with you-everywhere – I find I find pictures everywhere I go….when I leave my camera at home. You can bring it, just choose a small lens. I love my Nikkor 35mm on my D40x. Or take a small camera with you instead.