The Best Camera To Use

As Chase Jarvis has been preaching, the best camera is the one that is with you. Since getting a new iPhone for my birthday a month ago, I have slowly warmed up to capturing images with it for public consumption. The idea of using such a simple camera was a bit off from what I have been shooting with over the past couple of years. I have always read and heard (and understood) about the importance of strong composition and the photographer’s ‘eye’ when shooting, but just the same, it is easy to slip into the process of gearing up  with heavy firepower anytime I plan to shoot.

Being a follower of Chase’s blog, I have seen the progression of his online social presence explode as of late with the help of his iPhone – among other things. He recently published a book, the first book of all iPhone photographs, and has since co-created an iPhone app that is designed to add visual effects to photographs taken with the iPhone and publish them to social networking sites. One of those sites is of his creation, thebestcamera.com.

I have to commend him for the vision, energy, and effort he has put forth in further opening an already open and welcoming photographic community.

Sooo, since wedding season is over, focus is on the business side of things with advertising, booking wedding dates, taxes, etc. Luckily, I have had some great opportunities to shoot over the winter.

With the recent (very) cold weather, the idea of whipping out my iPhone and snapping shots is even more appealing than before. No schlepping gear or fiddling with lenses, buttons, and settings. Ah, such freedom. Much like the freedom of riding a single-speed mountain bike – as soon as things warm up that is. In general, the concept of shooting with such a camera really pushes one to focus on the composition and see things a little differently.

So today, I went out with my friend, co-worker, and fellow (incredible) photographer Bryan Elkus for a quick sunset shoot.

Bryan had his 50mm and I had my iPhone. The sunset was shaping up to be another spectacular (I don’t think I can ever get tired of photographing them) sunset on Hatteras Island. We braved the frigid air just long enough to grab a few snaps. I have included some of the photographs that were captured with the iPhone and processed using The Best Camera app.

The great thing about photographing with the iPhone is The Best Camera App for the iPhone. Visual effects are created and accessed in such a way that you don’t have to spend much time post-processing photographs to get great results. The ability to mix and stack filters and effects makes for lots of creative possibilities. Besides all of the photography ‘geekin’ out’ this practice helps to keep photography fun.

Well enough of my rambling. I hope you enjoy the photographs I have created with my iPhone  and The Best Camera app for the iPhone. Stay tuned. More to come.