Pointers from an “iPhonegrapher”
October 29th, 2009 by Kristina May
We’ve all gone on that amazing vacation full of wonderful new sights we want to share with friends back home. We’ve also been that really bored friend sitting through slideshows of clotheslines and random landscapes on someone’s MacBook, while they insist passionately, “You could smell the sea air drying the clothes! Look at the way the light hits this clothespin!” And while that might be a good exercise in friendship, we all know there’s something key missing from the photos.
photo by Koichi Mitsui
Tokyo photographer Koichi Mitsui shared some tips for capturing great on-the-go shots with the good folks over at BoingBoing. Koichi’s website labels him an “iPhonegrapher,” and the tips he offers are specific to the iPhone 3GS. His overall method is helpful for improving any travel snapshot, though. Says Koichi, “I like to take photos of casual, unintentional scenes. That, or snapshots with an element of surprise. Always be on the lookout for change, whether that’s lighting, or the movement of people, or just a slight difference in something ordinary.”
Composition is the key, according to Mitsui. The iPhone 3GS has a very simple camera with a fixed focal length, so simple shots work best. You can also download some helpful apps like CameraBag or Photo fx. The nice advantage to the 3GS over the iPhone 3G is that the camera allows you to change the focal point. Most digital point-and-shoot cameras on the market today have this option as well, so dig up that camera manual if you’re unsure of how to do this. Your vacation shots will look great with a little practice! For all of Mitsui’s tips, read the full story at BoingBoing. (Here’s that link again.)
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