iPhonography

I started a Journal about giving up my DSLR and only shooting with my iPhone for over the course of this past year. Here I share my images & thoughts

http://www.mickmotor.com/journal/2014/2/24/iphoneograhy

Chateau Marmont Hotel

West Hollywood, CA. 

Chateau Marmont Hotel. 

VSCOgrid

Now, this is made for the iPhotographer. 

The clean simple approach is my favorite. There's no silly likes, remixes, playing favorites. I should mention that they don't restrict sharing with other social platforms. I like that since I use Instagram. They also offer Twitter, Weibo, & Emailing. I personally would like Tumblr but no worries. 

I've been a Livebooks user for years & now that they've been purchased I may move my work to the GRID. To me  VSCOgrid is like owning a fine photography portfolio site. Currently i show 90% of my iPhone work there but I also show my DeadSLR work as well. This is all changing very quickly. 

I love seeing fresh thought out UI but it's more than that. You know I'm not a big "filter" person but VSCO has me even "filtering" anyway here's my GRID if you wanna peep & creep. 

mickmotor.vsco.co 

iPhone Photography is the iFuture of imaging

Sound a little crazy? Yes? In all honesty many Pro's I know consider it a amateurs camera. There's little seriousness placed into the thought of a iPhone replacing a DSLR camera. For the past 6 months I've been strictly using my iPhone 4/4s & recently iPhone 5 for all my shooting (except once or twice where I used a Canon or Leica.) 

Take a look at this low light example here: 

 

I happened to see this on my way home from dinner the other night. I stopped & captured this with my iPhone system. 

Here's a 100% crop:

I gotta say that's pretty dam good. Not only for a tiny image censor but also the detail that's retained in the pixels.

 My iPhoneography has gotten to the point where I've developed a perfect kit for my style of shooting & developing. One thing I suggest is not to "over app" your image to the point where it appears cartoonish unless that's your artistic taste. 

I was recently in NYC. I wanted to capture a sunrise shot from my rooftop. Let's take a look: 

I couldn't believe the level of detail that I was yet again able to pull. The Dynamic Range is incredible. Sharpness? Oh yea it's there. 

How about a stroll around Los Angeles 

Mixed available lighting in DTLA- iPhone 5 

10400 - 104st Watts, CA. South Central. 

iPhone 5 

Let's go back to NYC. Wonderful place to photograph. 

One World Trade Center. Photographed on my iPhone 5 

Times Square - NYC shot on iPhone5 

Here's a image of the Empire State Building I captured with my iPhone 5. 

I'm continually impressed with the iPhone. My kit is evolving & it's a whole new learning approach to Photography. 

Would love to hear your feedback. 

Also don't be lazy connect with me on Facbook, Tumblr, Twitter, & Pheed - @MickMotor 

 

iPhone photography basics

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IPhoneography

As a Photographer I'm am floored with emerging technology evolving around imaging. I've recently been using only my iPhone for creating photos on the go.
Here's a few samples using my iProlens system & iPhone 4/s

Using the iProlens system with my iPhone.

I've been crazy about my iPhone since I got my first one. I'm floored with the possibilities that pocket computing is able to accomplish. As you know I'm a photographer and I have used many, many types of cameras professionally and for pleasure.

Recently for a EDC (every day carry) I downsized my DSLR to a Leica D-Lux 5 which I find to be an amazing camera. I was able to get that camera into venues, parties, & street shooting. The one thing thing that was always with me is my iPhone. So, I started researching options for my camera phone. The two that I explored were the Ollio Clip (sp) and the iProlens. I'm not going to get into specs here.
I wanted quality and flexibility. I've known about Schneider optics for a along time. I initially bought both systems and ended up choosing the iProlens. I like the mounting options & I have larger hands which made the larger system easier for me.

I'm floored! I'm shooting a iPhone 4S and while the quality isn't quite Leica quality. It will be in a matter of 3-5 years. I also purchased the 2x tele and plan on shooting head shots with it here in Hollywood. I'll keep you updated and share my favorite images.

All the best
Mick