Tuesday Tips - iPhone with Benjie Chankin
As an amateur photographer who usually just takes family photos and tries to be somewhat artistic when traveling, I was surprised to learn that many pros use just their iPhone to take their photos. I guess I shouldn't be, with the advancements that cell phones have made, they do a great job taking photos without having to carry additional equipment.
Copyright ©Benjie Chankin from Clips from the Garden
Here is some insight for Floral and Nature Photographer Benjie Chankin from his recent interview with WhereToThisTime:
What kind of equipment do you use (camera, filters, lenses) especially for the close-up photography required for flowers?
iPhone, that's it. No fancy cameras, filters or lenses. I started with the iPhone 4 and now I use the 5. The only editing I do is from iPhoto, no Photoshop. For those close-ups, it's simply a matter of kneeling down…leaning in…steadying my hand…and taking a few shots, most of which will be discarded in favor of that one or two which offer the most possibility. Using a more advanced digital camera has been suggested to me but traveling light is part of the essence of my craft, and because I feel I need my phone anyway, I'll stick with my iPhone for now.
For more of Benjie's interview, click the link below:
http://www.wheretothistime.com/interviews/benjiechankin/benjiechankin.html
Links for tips from others using their mobile devices:
Mobile Cameras Have Grown Up in a Hurry - http://www.theverge.com/2015/12/13/10022302/iphone-6s-plus-professional-photography
Why a Pro Photographer Shoots on an iPhone and the Importance of Instagram - http://www.cnet.com/news/pro-photographer-iphone-julian-calverley-interview/
iPhone Photography - iPhoneography - http://www.idownloadblog.com/iphone-photography/
What are your tips for taking great photos with a cell phone?
