iPhoneography, iPhone Photography, Photo Essay: Italy
iPhoneography, iPhone Photography, Photo Essay: Italy
While in Italy I attended the TBU Conference in Umbria and took a class on iPhoneography, industry jargon for iPhone photography, from Kirsten Alana who blogs at Aviators and a Camera. We discussed tips, apps, iPhone accessories and then did a photo walk through the town of Assisi.
Learning that all of Kirsten’s work is done on her iPhone was inspiring. For me it was just one more reason to confirm my decision not to bring a SLR on the road was a good one. I am happy and content with my iPhone and my trusty rugged underwater Lumix.
iPhone Photography or iPhoneography is a rapidly growing niche of photography. More and more people use their iPhones as their main photo taking tool using apps to edit and share their photos immediately. My favorite apps to use are Camera+, Instagram, Hipstamatic, and Pano. There are many more apps but these are the ones I use, sadly the ones I want most don’t work on my aging iPhone.
All the photos in this photo essay were taken in Italy using my trusty 3G iPhone. My phone is almost 5 years old and unfortunately doesn’t have the capabilities of the new phones but I think I still managed to get some great shots with it that I hope you enjoy!
What do you think of iPhoneography? Do you think that iPhone Photography will one day replace other means of photography?
Frolicking can be a bit naughty at times
Cappuccino magic in Italy
The Leaning Tower Of Pisa. Edited with Camera+ HDR setting.
Artist at work in Assisi.
Narni, Italy aka NARNIA. Now where is the wardrobe?
I made a candle! Come on baby light my fire!
Nuns in Florence
The Domo in HDR mode with Camera+ & Pano
Panoramic photos are possible with the app Pano
Capturing movement is possible with iPhoneography.
Pisa streets iPhoneography using Camera+
Cannoli display using Camera+
Adventurous Kate & her umbrella in Assisi using Pano
Homemade pasta at Arnaldo Caprai Winery
Carousel in Florence, such brilliant colors.
Fancy foot work in Assisi
Photo booths on the street in Pisa.
iPhoneography: Using Pano & Camera+ to make this image.
Even trains looks cool using iPhoneography.
Stain glass hostel windows in Pisa.
The Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi edited with Camera+
Ancient Books in the librabry at Maltefalco, Italy
Wine Barrels: almost as fun to take pictures of as drinking the contents is
Ancient Italian Streets
iPhoneography aka iPhone Photography is a lot of fun.
Wine Glass Optical Illusion at Arnaldo Caprai Winery
The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower aka The Domo in Florence
Just your average window in Italy.
Alexandra Pucherelli is a Maui native who is flirting with adventure and shenanigans one country at a time. She is an island Girl, hammock lover, travel writer, gin drinker, lover of cheese, travel photographer, and daydreamer. A full time nomad since April 03, 2011 and is sharing her musings, budget, and frolicking tips with you. She is bad with learning new languages but FLUENT IN FROLICKING
I am really impressed, lovely pics and you have captured Italy very well – iPhoneography, think it definitely has its place
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Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment! I too think iPhoneography has it’s place and is here to stay. I am dying to get a new iPhone to be able to play with all the apps that are out of my capabilities right now!
Very nice photos! With instagram, I think iPhoneography is definitely taking off, although I don’t know if it will ever replace a good digital camera for me.
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Thanks for stopping by and for the comment!
It was a hard decision not to bring my SLR with me on the road. I felt it was too valuable, delicate and conspicuous for most of the places I was planning on traveling. My Lumix underwater camera takes great pictures and is small enough to always be in my bag and I never have to worry about ruining it. The iPhone lets me play with editing my photos in ways that my tiny netbook just doesn’t have the capabilities for. I agree that there is nothing like a good lens and some powerful photo editing equipment for location based work but for us travelers I really do thing iPhoneography might be the wave of the future.
The best camera in the world is the one you have with you.
However the elitist attitude of some of the Instagram community, which was evident at the outrage that happened when the app was released for android, is a serious let down for the art. Even the term Iphoneography which seems to assume that no other device is capable of decent photography is a bit on the nose to me, especially considering that Apple is no longer the world’s largest smartphone supplier. Samsung recently overtook them.
The only area smartphones will suffer compared to SLR’s and medium format camera’s is depth of field. The smaller the sensor becomes the larger the minimum DOF you can achieve becomes. You can’t argue with physics.
I can’t really argue with you about the sensor size. Although I will admit that smartphone cameras keep getting better the differences between my ancient iPhone 3G and the newer ones in astounding. I do give you credit for your amazing photos and your willingness to lug around a tripod and a few difference lenses for your camera! How’s life in OZ anyways?
That win glass shot is amaaaazing!!!
*wine
Thank you!
I really should learn more about iPhoneography. I have the camera+ app, but rarely use it for photos. Why? I’m not sure. Guess I’m just lazy and haven’t invested the time to learn something new:)
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You need to start playing with your apps. It’s half the fun of having an iPhone. I often edit my pictures while on long train rides or when waiting for appointment. It is a perfect time killer
Great photos! Kirsten is awesome, and I love the way iPhone photos look in the hands of someone as talented as her. But for large, hi-res photos (and especially those where a zoom lens is necessary), I think phone camera technology will have to develop a bit further before it can compete in terms of image quality. We specialize in nature/wildlife photos, and for that you need a 400-500mm lens, minimum. But I do love the antique look of Instagram shots.
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So true iPhones are far far away from replacing a zoom lens! Yet, let’s be honest there are very few people out there in the world that need high resolution cameras. Megapixels are a joke for the average camera user. No one these days prints out their photos and very less print them in poster size
I don’t pretend to take my photography to the level of professionalism that you do Bret I just enjoy capturing images and feel like the iPhone is a good replacement for the average traveler who doesn’t have Photoshop or the strength to lug around pound of photo equipment.
I’d rather use a DSLR with a lens, but I do love how great iPhone photos look and how fast instagram edits it to look better for those times when I don’t want to or can’t lug around a huge camera. The photos in this post look great!
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They are very good pictures and I am pleasantly surprised at the quality. however i don’t think iphone will ever take over the normal camera
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I think the iPhone is great for pictures and good enough for most of what I do since I always have it on me. What method do you use to get your iPhone pictures onto your computer? I usually just email them to myself, but I know there’s probably a better way (maybe in iTunes?). Anyway, great pictures!
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I connect my iPhone to my computer using the USB charge cord than manually go into the iPhone and dag the photo to a folder on my desktop. Hope that helps!
The iPhoneography coming out of the TBU conference has completely converted me to the art…great shots!
Thanks for stopping by! All the posts from TBU have been so great! Makes me want to come back ASAP!
Thank you ever so for you blog article.Really looking forward to read more. Great.