More Resources for Digital and Smartphone Photography

Trees in the Park / Jo Schiffbauer / CC BY 2.0

Photography Resources for Smartphones and the Classroom is the title of last week's blog post. After (of course!) I published that article I realized that I had omitted two blogs that I find quite useful. So, I want to be sure to share these photographers, their work, and their helpful advice this week.

Gary is the first digital photographer and blogger. He shares his tutorials at Basic Digital Photography.

Photographer Emil Pakarklis blogs at iPhone Photography School: Take & Edit Better Photos with iPhone.

Both of these photographers share their knowledge and experience in a way that is very understandable and helpful. I have learned from both of them and I have used their recommendations as I help others.

Who do you follow to help you become a better photographer?

NOTE: I am celebrating the posting of the 100th photo (Trees in the Park) in my Project 365/2014 for this year. Only 265 more photos to go!

Photography Resources for Smartphones and the Classroom

Smartphone Shoot / itchys / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

  
"The best camera is the one you have with you."   Chase Jarvis

The cameras most of us have with us most of the time are our smartphones. While modifying a photography unit I decided that I should add some helpful resources for working with smartphone photography.

 




Each of these videos provides useful ideas for taking photos with smartphones.

Muck Farm / Phil and Jo Schiffbauer / CC BY 2.0

•  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onr2824qfIU
  
  • 9 Tips for Better Smartphone Photos

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YroMyQJ-GMQ
  
  • Smartphone Photography: Taking Better Photos with Your Phone

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMCa_1krUeo
  
  • How to take great photos using your smart phone

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGunTKV3QIw
  
  • Five Tips for Taking Better Photos with Your Smartphone

Photo Apps / Jo Schiffbauer / CC BY 2.0

Can we talk about smartphone photography without discussing apps? I think these recommendations are worth reviewing.

• http://www.creativebloq.com/design-tools/best-photo-apps-513764
  
  • The 30 Best Photo Apps

• http://www.diyphotography.net/top-android-photography-apps-serious-smartphone-photographers/
  
  • Top Android Photography Apps for Serious Smartphone Photographers

• https://insidersguide.vzw.com/tech-smarts/top-photography-camera-apps/
  
  • Top Photography Apps for the Camera Pro in All of Us

• http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/10/25/best-photo-apps-for-photographers-reviewed-and-rated/
  
  • Best Photo Apps for Photographers Reviewed and Rated

• http://www.canadianliving.com/life/community/20_best_photo_apps_for_your_smartphone.php
  
  • 20 Best Photo Apps for Your Smartphone

• http://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/21-best-photo-apps-for-smartphones-20131125
  
  • 21 Best Photo Apps for Smartphones

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Of course, I want to include some ideas about using photography in the classroom. 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_oALYl_lC

Flickr Badges / Alexander Kaiser / CC BY 2.0

• Using Flickr in the Classroom

• Have students curate a gallery

• Access Flickr's special collections

• Photos taken on phones can be emailed to Flickr using Flickr mail

Pinterest has some good resources for using cameras in the classroom.

• http://www.pinterest.com/nedrai/
  
  • Nedra Isenberg's Pinterest boards

• http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=camera in classroom
  
  • search page for "camera in classroom" on Pinterest

• http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=photography in classroom
  
  • search page for "photography in classroom" on Pinterest
    

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The photography apps I am currently using are the following ones.

on my smartphone... 

• Camera (default app)
• Halftone (http://www.juicybitssoftware.com/halftone/) - turn photos into comics
• iPhoto (http://www.apple.com/ios/iphoto/) - organize, edit, share
• NightCap (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nightcap-night-capture-photo/id486414195?mt=8) - for low light situations
• ProCamera (http://www.procamera-app.com/) - antishake, night camera, burst mode, sharing, video, QR codes and bar codes
• Pxture (http://www.pxture.it/) - photo + mask + font = interesting text effects
• SnappyCam Pro (no longer available in the American iTunes Store) – hold shutter button for burst mode
• ToonCamera (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tooncamera/id392538848?mt=8) - turn photos into cartoons

on my computer...

• ColorStrokes (http://macphun.com/colorstrokes) - selective coloring
• GraphicConverter (http://www.lemkesoft.de/en/image-editing-slideshow-browser-batch-conversion-metadata-and-more-on-your-mac/) - organization, workflow, photo-editing
• iPhoto (https://www.apple.com/mac/iphoto/) - organization, phto-editing, sharing, creativity
• Seashore (http://seashore.sourceforge.net/The_Seashore_Project/About.html) - photo-editing, layers,
• Snapheal (http://macphun.com/snapheal) - remove objects, enhance photos

online...

• Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/) - online photo management, sharing
• PicMonkey (http://www.picmonkey.com/) - photo-editing, graphic design, collages

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What would you suggest that I share with teachers about photography and about cameras in the classroom?