I take a lot of photos. Yes, I have a decent actual camera that I could rave about for ages but it is not always practical to get out and use. It’s now 2019 and the camera on your trusty mobile devices are no longer pixelated and can capture some quality photos. My camera role on my iPhone is bursting with thousands of pictures that are arguably better than my camera photos. So, I thought I would share some as I have been trying to take ‘arty farty, bloggie’ pictures to prove how good they can be. The bath pictures (ft my crazy eyebrows) are my most recent favourite although I wont be attempting them too often as I was so scared it was going to fall in!!
If you are after an Instagramable or blog type photo iPhones are really good for these types of pictures. I currently have an iPhone 8 and the camera is really good! I know on the even newer iPhone’s they have loads of amazing options like portrait mode which take amazing pictures. If you are looking at taking a few pictures whilst in public, it is much less embarrassing to crack out you phone instead of a massive DSLR camera. Plus, it’s ok if you know how to use your camera, but if the person taking the photo of you has no idea your screwed. There is nothing worse than handing over your camera and ending up with rubbish photos when you’ve just taken great ones of them. Most people can use an iPhone or mobile camera, so it is an easier option in these circumstances. The photo below was taken at Twenty One Pilots Concert not somewhere I would take my Sony A5000. I love this photo I think it was just good timing with the lighting and colours.
They also have a really good focus so you can take good close up pictures too. Just by tapping the screen you can change the focus and the lighting of the photo. I recently wrote a post on Macro Photography where I mention the trusty iPhone macro pictures which is worth a look. It features like the ones below. I do find that some of my mobile pictures don’t really need editing too much. I am not a fan of much editing and normally just play around with the contrast and exposure. I am currently really loving the App VSCO. Yes, they have great filters but the process doesn’t make the pictures grain like Instagram and other editors do.
If you liked this post take a look at Kimberly she takes amazing photos on her Instagram and uses really simple cameras and iPhone’s as well as props she finds around her home. I have been giving this ago hence the bath and the mirror photos I have featured on this blog recently.
What do you use to take most of your pictures? Let me know in the comments.
Chloe May x
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These photos are so good!! I really like the ones in the bathtub, so artistic! I also love to photograph and also have the IPhone 8, I love how it captures all the real colors and the sharpness is crazy! Thanks for sharing, great post <33
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Yay! Glad you like it! x
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I love these photos!! I’ve come to really appreciate my iPhone’s camera – it’s SO much easier to capture a moment since we always have our phones on us. I found that even though I enjoy my Kodak point-and-shoot, trying to figure out the right settings really distracted me from living in the moment 😂
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That is exactly what I have found! Thanks for taking a look x
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Love the photos ♥️
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Thanks Xx
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Gorgeous photos! I admire the risk taken for the first ones! 😄
I need to take some lessons from you for gig photos, mine are usually a total blur despite my best efforts! 🙈 x
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It was pot luck to be hoenst! I looked through at the end and couldn’t believe how good it tuned out! Thanks for your comment x
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Wow I love those shots!
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Thank you xx
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I love these photos so much!! They are literally so good and you are so gorgeous. Fab tips honey xx
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Thank you x
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I love reading photography posts and picking up tips! Definitely will check out Kimberly’s Instagram account 🙂
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It’s so cool!! Thanks xx
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I moved away from iPhone few months ago but their camera was always amazing!
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Any modern phone has a great camera now
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Your photography is just amazing!! Love them❤️
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Thank you x
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I’m still dealing with a Samsung but I think I’m switching to the iPhone, the photos, your photos look like art. The quality is so much better.
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Thanks so much Susan
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the tub pics came out so cool! & some great tips, love this 🖤
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Thanks lovely x
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First of all Chloe you look gorgeous in those bathtub pics babe!!! 😍👌🏾♥️ Next, I agree with you about using your phone to take pictures. These days, phones have substantial quality, especially if you pay attention to nature’s lighting 😉 I think it’s more about the technique vs the equipment.
Natonya | https://justnatonya.wordpress.com
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Wow thanks so much!🙈 it’s similar and the more you play around with it the more ways you find to use things x
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Brilliant photos. As an amateur photographer I find the iPhone quite good as compared to some DSLRs. In fact whenever I go out now, I have the phone, my DSLR and GoPro for all kinds of shoots. I must say that even though the new iPhone is water resistant, I’d be scared of taking it anywhere near water.
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Yeah I was worried about having it near water!! Thanks for your great comment xx
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There photos are so good! 🙂
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Thanks Daisy x
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I also use my iphone for the vast majority of my pictures, it just seems so much easier to whip out my phone to snap a pic than have to lug a camera around the whole time!
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For sure!!
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It’s amazing how far mobile photography has come! I love the photos you shared! We have been using our mobile phones as our primary cameras during our year long adventure around the the world and have not been disappointed in the results.
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Thanks Corey. It is super handy now that there cameras are becoming better in quality x
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I love phone photography, and like you said, nowadays, all high-end smartphones comes equipped with a great camera and some can even shoot RAW now!
I used to shoot with my Sony mirrorless as well but if I’m being honest, I haven’t touched it since last summer. My phone is just sooo much more convenient to carry and whip out when I’m out and about and travelling. I’m tempted to sell my camera but I don’t want to give up photography just yet. I have to find a good balance between the two.
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I always love seeing your photos! Not sure I’d risk the bath shot without the phone in a waterproof case because I’m so damn clumsy! 🙂
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Thanks lovely cx
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I definitely use my phone more than my camera as it is almost as good quality and so much more practical to carry around. I think the first bath photo is by far my favourite. xx
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Lovely shots! So beautiful! I use my iphone for everything and am constantly still learning how to perfect pics. I will indeed check out the VSCO app you recommended as I am not a big fan of the grainy photography from some filters. How was the 21 Pilots concert? Am going in a couple months–can’t wait!
Trace x | thefashioncollector.com
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Great stuff!! 21 pilots was insane such a fun concert! Thanks for commenting Trace x
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These photos are so cool!!! You’re doing great!
Kendra🌸
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Thanks Kendra x
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These pictures are so good especially the ones in the bathtub …mindblowing , i’ve really come to appreciate my phone’s camera even if it’s not an IPhone
Great post❤
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Fabulous! I love taking pictures, but I don’t think I’ll ever own a fancy camera because using my phone is so convenient and I have a ton of storage haha I would love to upgrade to one of the newer iPhones simply for the better camera though- I currently have a 7
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These photos are amazing, you’re so talented! I’ve also got an iPhone 8 and love the camera. Although I’d really like to have portrait mode because a few of my friends have it and I love the blurred background it creates, but I’m sure by the time I can upgrade my contract the iPhone 12 will be out and the camera will be beyond that 😂 x
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Yes I would love portrait mode!! Haha that’s the same with me there will be loads of iPhones before I can upgrade! Thanks so much for commenting xx
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Great Photos! You have some real talent with your iPhone! 🙂 x
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Thanks Dan x
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I love that a ‘big girl camera’ thanks for reading xx
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Wow! wonderful post Cloe! that bathtub photo is just amazing and makes one wonder why would you need an expensive 2 Kg camera? The iPhones hardware is much more superior and I think the software also does great contribution to the final output. If your target is social media then smartphone cameras do an excellent job. Having said that when you have low light photography and long exposures going on the dedicated camera and the lens matters IMHO. I do lot of mobiles as well as dedicated camera shooting myself. For mobile phones, google’s app called Snapseed works great too. Cheers to you!
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