The push for short-form video driven by TikTok and Reels has left many photographers scrambling to fight the algorithms. But, Lightroom Mobile’s newest feature is designed to create a Reel in seconds while using only still photos.
"The camera is just a tool," said almost any established photographer that ever practiced the craft. And I tend to agree. I've enjoyed some works made on an iPhone more than I have on, say a Fujifilm X-T4, for example.
Oh, Samsung. What could have been if you had stayed in the traditional camera market. Still, the South Korean giants have done alright for themselves since their last Mirrorless camera. In fact, they are making huge waves in the smartphone space with their camera tech.
Back when Samsung was making traditional cameras, they were well ahead of the game. Unfortunately, few people really took Samsung seriously. Even though Samsung's cameras were superior in every way when it came to tech, they faded away.
Mobile photography is getting more and more popular, and with phones like the iPhone 11 packing some pretty great cameras, it's no wonder that many people are ditching their dedicated cameras. One area that mobile photography needs to help though is in the accessories department.
There is no denying that the cameras that are present in today's phones are seriously impressive, but content creators are still handicapped by a lack of pro-grade accessories that can help them get more out of their cameras.
Let's be honest, smartphone photography started as a bit of gimmick. It was fun to think you could create a photograph with a tiny pocket-sized device. Since then, smartphone photography has become big business, and many photographers are advocates for doing the core of their work on a mobile device.
Ahhh smartphone photography. It's amazing how far it has come. And the new Google Pixel 4 is a prime example of the exceptional quality coming out of a pocket-sized device. Both the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have been available for just over a month, but already some fantastic photography is being made with both devices.
You may or may not be aware of how long it has been since your last brush with Hipstamatic. But just in case you need some reminding, the company has recently sent out news of its latest offerings as a way to say they're still around.
As the old adage goes, "The best camera is the one that you have one you," which is why so many of us photographers carry our cameras with us wherever we go. If you have purchased or upgraded your smartphone within the last couple of years, or have watched any of the keynote announcements for the current generation of flagship smartphones on the market, you will have undoubtedly noticed the significant efforts that the smartphone industry is focusing on the camera capabilities of their wares.
Playing with the magic of perspective is always very rewarding for me. I love to be able to capture parallel worlds with the use of puddles, and of course, only with the use of my smartphone. I love to demonstrate that you don’t need a professional camera to take a good picture.
Photographers usually think that a good light can be created with expensive equipment. Of course, equipment and a camera are very important tools for a professional photographer, but when you understand the light and direct it in a proper way, it is possible to do good work with the bag of tricks.
Canon 6D reviews, the best smartphone gadgets, Kendrick Lamar's new music video… read about all this and more in our weekly roundup of photography news. The post Weekly Photography News Roundup, June 30th appeared first on 500px ISO.
I'm constantly looking for inspiration. Using my phone, I match images from popular culture and beyond to places, people and objects to show them in a new light.
While advancement in smartphone camera have enabled photography to extremely mobile, there are inevitable mobile phone photography limitations such as ambient lighting conditions and fixed focal length.
People on the internet are proving to us again and again that creativity costs $0. Take these young people from Lagos, Nigeria as an example—without any expensive equipment or fancy gear, they took some stunning shots that could be surely mistaken for a professional ad campaign.
I'm 22 years old and I'm from Algeria. For my photography, I don't use any professional equipment. Armed with my iPhone 6, I do not hesitate to look at the elements around me and take a photo and once again I want to confirm the old saying: the best camera is the one you have with you.
When used well, a mobile device can give a professional camera a run for its money, all while fitting comfortably in your pocket. The post The ultimate guide to stellar smartphone photography appeared first on 500px.
People on the internet are proving to us again and again that creativity costs $0. Take these young people from Lagos, Nigeria as an example—without any expensive equipment or fancy gear, they took some stunning shots that could be surely mistaken for a professional ad campaign.
People on the internet are proving to us again and again that creativity costs $0. Take these young people from Lagos, Nigeria as an example—without any expensive equipment or fancy gear, they took some stunning shots that could be surely mistaken for a professional ad campaign.
People on the internet are proving to us again and again that creativity costs $0. Take these young people from Lagos, Nigeria as an example—without any expensive equipment or fancy gear, they took some stunning shots that could be surely mistaken for a professional ad campaign.
There are some rules and guidelines to keep in mind when Licensing your mobile phone photos—here are 13 of our top cell phone photo tips. The post Things to keep in mind when Licensing photos shot on your mobile device on 500px appeared first on 500px.
I have been learning the art of car photography for the past two years. One technique that really helped along was photographing toy cars and compositing them into a real environment. Last week I published 9 tips for car photography video on my YouTube channel & the 2nd tip was all about cameras, the conclusion was “buying an expensive camera wont make you a better photographer”.