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- Top Story - January 2019
Turn Your iPhone Into a 360 Degree Camera with the Insta360 Nano
The standard camera on an iPhone is good, but it's probably not good enough to really talk about in a circle of serious photographers. Even my friends who have their own small businesses legitimately grimace at me when I tell them that I'm still using my phone for the majority of my social pictures.
Eddie WongPublished 5 years ago in Photography - Top Story - December 2018
10 Different Ways to Use a Wide Angle Lens
As a photographer, you have a great number of different tools to select from that will truly transform the way that a certain scene is perceived. Wide angle lenses are among the most versatile and important of these tools, as the combination of incredible detail and the massive scale they can shoot at is quite impressive. Although it may take some time to get used to this rather tricky lens, doing so will greatly benefit your photography, and make certain shots simple where they otherwise would not be possible at all. The advantages that wide angle lenses provide will change the way you approach your shot, and knowing how to work around some of the more difficult aspects of this lens that some photographers have trouble with will put you a step above the rest.
Rhonda TaylorPublished 5 years ago in Photography Ways to Use a Fisheye Lens
A fisheye lens is a great tool for any photographer to utilize, whether beginner or professional. The fisheye effect can do a variety of different things in a photo, such as creating long exposures and wide panoramic shots, increasing the field of view in an image, and creating unique circular images. Fisheye lenses will increase the diversity of a photographer’s portfolio and will challenge them to get creative behind the camera.
Morgan E. WestlingPublished 5 years ago in PhotographyThe Art of Lens...
As a professional photographer, I often get asked about the gear I use, what camera I have or lens I work with, and when I'm asked these questions, the people asking always give this look like, "if I find this out this is what will make the difference to my images."
Robert HuntPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyHow to Choose the Right Lens for Your Camera
Once you graduate from the (admittedly decent) camera on your iPhone in favor of a high quality interchangeable lens camera, you open up a whole new world of possibilities. Most cameras come with a mid-range adjustable lens (also known as a "zoom lens") for general use, but the best way to take full advantage of your newfound photographic strength is to purchase specialized lenses that are optimized for your particular needs. That how you master your lenses. Firstly, you'll want to pay attention to the lens mount, which determines which camera bodies a particular lens can attach too. Most camera companies produce proprietary lenses for their own cameras, but there are also some modular third party options.
Joseph D. N. KendrickPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyFirst Article: Controversial Topic!!
What is the best lens? Well, this is a controversial topic and I would like to mention that a right answer doesn't exist. It is all about how you use them, but I am going to approach this as an exercise of what lens could I not work without.
Harrison GalgutPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyThese iPhone X Camera Attachment Lenses Will Take Your Photography To The Next Level
If you ask any major photographer which smartphone has the best camera, they'll tell you it's the iPhone X. It's not surprising, though. Apple has always been known for having great phones with even greater cameras. In fact, some full-featured movies have been shot with iPhones in recent years.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyReasons You Need a Fisheye Lens
Fisheye lenses look awesome in photographic elements, drawing curvature, depth, and fields of vision into an all-inclusive art form of impeccable photographic life. You may not be a photographer, but even so when using a fisheye lens you'll almost feel like one; and, awesome bit about them is, they're even available for iPhones and other mobile devices, so even your cell camera can take amazing pictures like never before.
Gerald OppugnePublished 6 years ago in PhotographyTips for Mastering Your Lenses
Discovering all of the features of a new lens can be overwhelming, but well worth the journey. These are the top ten tips for mastering your lenses that will allow you to easily transition with your new accessory, and result in some of your best photography yet.
Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago in Photography10 Best Lenses for Portrait Photography
Technology has made many strides in recent years, especially in the field of photography. When Apple released the iPhone 7, with its incredible portrait mode, anyone with the newest phone could be your go-to photographer for your next headshot or profile picture. But what if the smartphone, even with these great attachable lens options, just doesn't meet your expectations? If you're a photographer looking for the best lens for portrait photography here are the best options if you're working with a Nikon, Canon, Sony or Fujifilm.
Jacob SchneiderPublished 6 years ago in Photography