One of our contributing bloggers: Mary Hui attended “Getting Social with Smartphone Photography” yesterday and came up with some interesting thoughts.
Smartphone Photography: A Darkroom In Your Pocket – Mary Hui
As a well known photography adage goes, the best camera is the one that’s with you. And with skyrocketing smartphone usage, many of us have come to realise the accessibility, sociability and endless possibilities of smartphone photography.
Here are some tips I picked up from five of Hong Kong’s best smartphone-photographers at last night’s “Getting Social With Smartphone Photography” panel.
1. Every little moment can be awesomised.
We might not notice it, but no matter where we are, fascinating stories and captivating moments abound.
Even if something appears to be tediously mediocre, what photographers have to remember is that every little moment can be awesomised. There’s always a story, no matter how dull it seems. (Thanks to panelist Rita Suttarno for this timeless tip).
2. The iPhone puts a darkroom in your pocket.
by @twheatAnd that’s why you should take a lot of photos and let your photographic passions run wild. Tyson Wheatley, a CNN editor by profession but really an iPhoneography/Instagram-crazy photographer, has taken so many photos on his iPhone over the past year that he now sees the world “through filters”. For him, iPhoneography has brought the city of Hong Kong alive and allowed him to discover the hidden beauties of this bustling city. Quite simply, he says, “It’s changed my life”. So, go take a lot of photos, get close to your subject, experiment with apps – and most importantly, take advantage of your own pocket sized darkroom!….
